Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
functional telepsych without pretending we are licensed in 50 states
After hours is still 988, not a portal message.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Video follow-up is how Fort Lauderdale commuters stay on a monitoring schedule.
Remote medication management still uses PDMP and labs.
Clinical FAQ
How close is the office if I need to convert?
About 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale to 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Affordable online psych URL?
Retained slug. Not a discount brand.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
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.
Do you prescribe Adderall by video?
Only if the evaluation and PDMP support it, and policy allows. Not as a first-click product.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
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.
Indications and differentials
functional telepsych still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Patients in Fort Lauderdale for whom 20 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
Recording by patient is discussed; we do not consent to social posting.
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Backup phone number.
Visit flow for Telehealth Psychiatry
If video fails, call the number on file.
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Fort Lauderdale 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.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
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.
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.
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.