Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional telepsych: we can order labs to a local draw site
Labs are ordered to draw sites near 33004, then reviewed on a follow-up video visit.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
Functional telepsych = interview + local lab draw + video results visit.
Indications and differentials
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
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.
Patients in Dania Beach for whom 10 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Access from Dania Beach
Dania Beach 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.
Dania Beach (Broward County) has about 32,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 10 minutes from Dania Beach Pier and the antique district.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Dania Beach patients who drive 10 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Video visits that last eight minutes and still bill as an evaluation.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Dania Beach include Downtown Dania, the marina district, and US-1. ZIP codes 33004 map to this service-area page.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Order labs to a draw site near 33004 when indicated.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
No prescribing if location cannot be established.
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
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.
Start with one thorough Telehealth Psychiatry evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.