Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Telehealth for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea when I-95 is the barrier, not the diagnosis
This is not 'virtual therapy' as a synonym for weekly psychotherapy. This is medical psychiatric care by video.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Functional telepsych = interview + local lab draw + video results visit.
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
What we rule in — and rule out
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Patients in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for whom 28 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Crisis script includes 988 and nearest ER to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Access from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
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.
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 (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.
Hormone pellets discussed by video with no labs.
Next step
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.
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.