Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Encrypted video visits — same standard as the office
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.
Top-rated virtual therapy language on old URLs is leftover copy; this service is medical psychiatry, which may include therapy referral.
Visit flow for Telehealth Psychiatry
If video fails, call the number on file.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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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.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Order labs to a draw site near 33308 when indicated.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Telehealth Psychiatry intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
ADHD testing that was a 12-item form on a phone.
Indications and differentials
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Lab result review.
Not indicated outside Florida.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
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.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
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.
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
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
Start with one thorough Telehealth Psychiatry evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Telehealth Psychiatry. Mention Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.