Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional telepsych: we can order labs to a local draw site
You must be physically in Florida at the time of the visit. Crossing a state line pauses prescribing.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Top-rated virtual therapy language on old URLs is leftover copy; this service is medical psychiatry, which may include therapy referral.
Secure video means a HIPAA platform, not FaceTime.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (Broward County) has about 6,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef and pedestrian village.
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.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
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.
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No plan for when video is clinically insufficient.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Order labs to a draw site near 33308 when indicated.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
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.
Do you prescribe Adderall by video?
Only if the evaluation and PDMP support it, and policy allows. Not as a first-click product.
How close is the office if I need to convert?
About 28 minutes from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to 7603 Davie Road Extension.
What platform do you use?
A HIPAA-compliant video platform. You will get a link after booking.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
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.
DSM-5-TR framing for book telepsych consult
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
Patients in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for whom 28 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Start with one thorough Telehealth Psychiatry evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.
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.