Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Remote medication management when you are in Florida
After hours is still 988, not a portal message.
Telehealth Psychiatry for Hollywood patients
Virtual appointments still require a mental status exam — camera on when risk or diagnosis requires it.
Remote medication management still uses PDMP and labs.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Same PDMP rules as office.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
DSM-5-TR framing for virtual psych appointment
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
Lab result review.
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
virtual psych appointment still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
Hollywood FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
Do you prescribe Adderall by video?
Only if the evaluation and PDMP support it, and policy allows. Not as a first-click product.
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
How close is the office if I need to convert?
About 0 minutes from Hollywood to 7603 Davie Road Extension.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
Where is your Hollywood office?
Our office is located at 7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024. We're easily accessible from I-95, the Turnpike, and US-441.
Do you serve Hollywood Beach residents?
Yes! We serve all Hollywood neighborhoods including Hollywood Beach, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, and surrounding areas.
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hollywood patients who drive 0 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
Order labs to a draw site near 33019 when indicated.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Next step
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Telehealth Psychiatry. Mention Hollywood so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.