Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Video follow-ups for Broward County commuters
If the connection drops during a safety assessment, we call you on the recorded number.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Functional telepsych = interview + local lab draw + video results visit.
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
Indications and differentials
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Patients in Hollywood for whom 0 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Not indicated outside Florida.
telehealth psychiatry still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
How this differs from a 15-minute med check
In-office is better for first-episode psychosis, complex exams, and some procedures.
Hybrid beats pure-video for labs and injections.
Therapy platforms are not medical psychiatric clinics.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Backup phone number.
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
Location attestation in the note.
Crisis script includes 988 and nearest ER to Hollywood.
Hollywood FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
Local context for Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
A star-rated app with no named after-hours path.
Records that never reached your local ER.
Using a workplace laptop that is monitored.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.