Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hybrid care: Hollywood office plus encrypted follow-up
Fort Lauderdale is about 20 minutes from the office. Use video when traffic is the obstacle and the case is appropriate.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Home evaluation is allowed when the environment is private and the presentation is not an emergency.
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
What if my kids are home in Fort Lauderdale?
We need a private room. Headphones help; a closed door is better. We will reschedule rather than take a corrupted history.
Affordable online psych URL?
Retained slug. Not a discount brand.
What platform do you use?
A HIPAA-compliant video platform. You will get a link after booking.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Fort Lauderdale include Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Coral Ridge, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 map to this service-area page.
Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) has about 183,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Las Olas, Port Everglades, and the downtown medical district.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Public Wi-Fi at a café as the 'clinic.'
Protocol elements we do not skip
Crisis script includes 988 and nearest ER to Fort Lauderdale.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
What we rule in — and rule out
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
book telepsych consult still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Telehealth Psychiatry so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
After Telehealth Psychiatry is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.