Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
video psych follow-up without pretending we are licensed in 50 states
First-episode psychosis, unstable vital-sign concerns, and some controlled-substance starts may still need 7603 Davie Road Extension.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Telepsych hormone therapy is follow-up and counseling; procedures stay in clinic or at a lab.
Leftover affordable-online slugs are not a discount product.
Coconut Creek FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
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.
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.
How close is the office if I need to convert?
About 32 minutes from Coconut Creek to 7603 Davie Road Extension.
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.
Can you send meds to my pharmacy?
Yes, a Florida pharmacy you designate.
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
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Lab result review.
Access from Coconut Creek
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Coconut Creek presentations. Telehealth Psychiatry intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
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.
Prescribing across state lines 'as a favor.'
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Protocol elements we do not skip
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Location attestation in the note.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.