Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Home psychiatric evaluation when the exam allows it
Children's rooms, workplaces, and cars can be inappropriate settings. We will reschedule rather than fake privacy.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Virtual appointments still require a mental status exam — camera on when risk or diagnosis requires it.
Video follow-up is how Coconut Creek commuters stay on a monitoring schedule.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Backup phone number.
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Crisis script includes 988 and nearest ER to Coconut Creek.
DSM-5-TR framing for virtual anxiety treatment
Follow-up medication management for a known patient in Florida.
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Not indicated outside Florida.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Coconut Creek FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
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.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
What platform do you use?
A HIPAA-compliant video platform. You will get a link after booking.
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.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Start with one thorough Telehealth Psychiatry evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.