Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional telepsych: we can order labs to a local draw site
Digital mental health here means a clinician, a chart, and a phone number — not an anonymous chat.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Digital mental health without a chart is not this clinic.
Best telehealth is the visit you would stand behind in an audit.
Parking, hours, and video visits
ZIP 33308 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Order labs to a draw site near 33308 when indicated.
DSM-5-TR framing for best telehealth psychiatrist
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Lab result review.
Established patients with stable housing and privacy are the best telehealth fit.
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Access from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.
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.
Therapy and psychiatry mixed into one 'online counseling' brand.
Clinical FAQ
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.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
How close is the office if I need to convert?
About 28 minutes from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Order labs to a draw site near 33308 when indicated.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Next step
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.
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.