Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Encrypted video visits — same standard as the office
Telehealth is a setting. The interview, risk assessment, and consent are not shorter because the camera is on.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Telepsych hormone therapy is follow-up and counseling; procedures stay in clinic or at a lab.
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Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Minors: guardian presence rules.
Same PDMP rules as office.
Location attestation in the note.
Recording by patient is discussed; we do not consent to social posting.
Clinical FAQ
Can I do the first visit by video?
Often yes if privacy and risk allow. We may require Hollywood for complex or high-risk cases.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
Lab result review.
online psychiatrist still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Diagnostic evaluation when a physical exam is not required that day.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
If video fails, call the number on file.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
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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.
Coconut Creek (Broward County) has about 58,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 32 minutes from Promenade at Coconut Creek and the Butterfly World district.
You need a physical neuro exam and were told the app is enough.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
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.
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.