Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional telepsych: we can order labs to a local draw site
This is not 'virtual therapy' as a synonym for weekly psychotherapy. This is medical psychiatric care by video.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
Online mood-disorder care still screens mixed features.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Same PDMP rules as office.
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
Indications and differentials
Established patients with stable housing and privacy are the best telehealth fit.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
Clinical FAQ
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
What if my kids are home in Hollywood?
We need a private room. Headphones help; a closed door is better. We will reschedule rather than take a corrupted history.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Can I do the first visit by video?
Often yes if privacy and risk allow. We may require Hollywood for complex or high-risk cases.
How this differs from a 15-minute med check
Hybrid beats pure-video for labs and injections.
A chatbot is not Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Nationwide mental-health apps optimize geographic coverage. We optimize licensure law.
Stressors we document in Hollywood
You need a physical neuro exam and were told the app is enough.
A previous platform banned you after a missed payment and kept the chart.
No plan for when video is clinically insufficient.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
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.
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.