Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
secure video psychiatry without pretending we are licensed in 50 states
Children's rooms, workplaces, and cars can be inappropriate settings. We will reschedule rather than fake privacy.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Miami-Dade County
Telepsych hormone therapy is follow-up and counseling; procedures stay in clinic or at a lab.
Virtual appointments still require a mental status exam — camera on when risk or diagnosis requires it.
What we rule in — and rule out
Patients in Aventura for whom 20 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Diagnostic evaluation when a physical exam is not required that day.
Follow-up medication management for a known patient in Florida.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
How Aventura patients actually get here
Aventura sits in Miami-Dade County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Telehealth Psychiatry when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Aventura include The Waterways, Williams Island, and the Biscayne Boulevard corridor. ZIP codes 33160, 33180 map to this service-area page.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Access from Aventura
Aventura (Miami-Dade County) has about 40,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Aventura Mall and the Intracoastal waterfront.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Telehealth Psychiatry visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
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Therapy and psychiatry mixed into one 'online counseling' brand.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Miami-Dade County.
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
What platform do you use?
A HIPAA-compliant video platform. You will get a link after booking.
Do you prescribe Adderall by video?
Only if the evaluation and PDMP support it, and policy allows. Not as a first-click product.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33160.
Is your practice discreet for Aventura patients?
Absolutely. We maintain strict HIPAA compliance, and our telehealth option ensures complete privacy. Many Aventura patients prefer virtual appointments from their residence or office.
Do you address image-related anxiety and mood disorders?
Yes. We treat the full spectrum of anxiety and mood disorders, including those related to social pressure, perfectionism, and performance expectations common in high-achieving communities.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Telehealth Psychiatry. Mention Aventura so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
If Telehealth Psychiatry is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.