Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Video psychiatry that verifies your Florida location
If the connection drops during a safety assessment, we call you on the recorded number.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Telepsych hormone therapy is follow-up and counseling; procedures stay in clinic or at a lab.
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include The A1A village core and the Commercial Boulevard beach approach. ZIP codes 33308 map to this service-area page.
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.
Shift work at the port or airport collides with 9–5 office hours.
DSM-5-TR framing for digital mental health
Patients in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for whom 28 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Same documentation time standards.
Crisis script includes 988 and nearest ER to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33308.
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
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 I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
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.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
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.
Start with one thorough Telehealth Psychiatry evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.