Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Virtual anxiety treatment with a documented diagnosis
Hormone follow-ups can be video; injections and some exams cannot.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Telepsych hormone therapy is follow-up and counseling; procedures stay in clinic or at a lab.
Top-rated virtual therapy language on old URLs is leftover copy; this service is medical psychiatry, which may include therapy referral.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Affordable online psych URL?
Retained slug. Not a discount brand.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
Do you evaluate menopause-related mood changes?
Yes. Many Coconut Creek patients come to us specifically for the intersection of hormonal changes and mood disorders. We offer comprehensive hormone panels alongside psychiatric evaluation.
How do I get to your office from Coconut Creek?
Our Hollywood office is about 25-30 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. First evaluations are in-person; many follow-up med checks can be done via telehealth.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Same PDMP rules as office.
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Visit flow for Telehealth Psychiatry
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Coconut Creek patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
ZIP 33063 is the lead postal code listed for Coconut Creek. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Order labs to a draw site near 33063 when indicated.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Lab result review.
Patients in Coconut Creek for whom 32 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
Next step
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.