Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Remote medication management when you are in Florida
This is not 'virtual therapy' as a synonym for weekly psychotherapy. This is medical psychiatric care by video.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Remote medication management still uses PDMP and labs.
Functional telepsych = interview + local lab draw + video results visit.
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.
Deerfield Beach (Broward County) has about 86,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 36 minutes from Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier and downtown Deerfield.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Patients in Deerfield Beach for whom 36 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Visit flow for Telehealth Psychiatry
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
Recording by patient is discussed; we do not consent to social posting.
Deerfield Beach FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33064.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Can seasonal residents establish psychiatric care with you?
Yes. We offer initial evaluations for seasonal visitors and can continue care via telehealth when patients return to their home state, subject to licensing requirements.
Do you treat depression related to isolation?
Absolutely. Isolation-related depression is common in coastal communities, especially among retirees and seasonal residents. Our evaluations identify contributing factors including hormonal changes and social disconnection.
Next step
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Telehealth Psychiatry can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.