Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Online mood-disorder care that still uses scales and labs
If the connection drops during a safety assessment, we call you on the recorded number.
Telehealth Psychiatry for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
Online mood-disorder care still screens mixed features.
Virtual anxiety treatment still names GAD vs panic vs medical mimic.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
Clinical FAQ
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
Same PDMP rules as office.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Minors: guardian presence rules.
DSM-5-TR framing for telehealth psychiatry
Follow-up medication management for a known patient in Florida.
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Lab result review.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
After Telehealth Psychiatry is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.
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.