Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Telehealth for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea when I-95 is the barrier, not the diagnosis
If the connection drops during a safety assessment, we call you on the recorded number.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Telehealth psychiatry is a delivery setting for medical psychiatric care, limited to Florida presence.
Leftover affordable-online slugs are not a discount product.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
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.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
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.
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.
You have no private room in a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea multigenerational household.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
Backup phone number.
No prescribing if location cannot be established.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated outside Florida.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
telepsych hormone therapy still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Request a Telehealth Psychiatry visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
After Telehealth Psychiatry is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.