Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional telepsych: we can order labs to a local draw site
First-episode psychosis, unstable vital-sign concerns, and some controlled-substance starts may still need 7603 Davie Road Extension.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Virtual anxiety treatment still names GAD vs panic vs medical mimic.
Telepsych hormone therapy is follow-up and counseling; procedures stay in clinic or at a lab.
What we rule in — and rule out
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
Lab result review.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Established patients with stable housing and privacy are the best telehealth fit.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
What if my kids are home in Coconut Creek?
We need a private room. Headphones help; a closed door is better. We will reschedule rather than take a corrupted history.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Recording by patient is discussed; we do not consent to social posting.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Backup phone number.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Coconut Creek sits in Broward 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.
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.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Telehealth Psychiatry so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
Request a Telehealth Psychiatry visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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.