Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Digital mental health with a named clinician, not a chatbot
Children's rooms, workplaces, and cars can be inappropriate settings. We will reschedule rather than fake privacy.
Telehealth Psychiatry for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
Booking telepsych is booking a medical visit with a location rule.
Virtual anxiety treatment still names GAD vs panic vs medical mimic.
Clinical FAQ
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
What if my kids are home in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
We need a private room. Headphones help; a closed door is better. We will reschedule rather than take a corrupted history.
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
How close is the office if I need to convert?
About 28 minutes from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to 7603 Davie Road Extension.
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.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33308
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 (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.
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.
You thought 'online psychiatrist' meant an MD; you got an unsupervised coach.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
No prescribing if location cannot be established.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.