Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Secure telepsychiatry from a Hollywood medical home
If the connection drops during a safety assessment, we call you on the recorded number.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Remote medication management still uses PDMP and labs.
Secure video means a HIPAA platform, not FaceTime.
Indications and differentials
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Diagnostic evaluation when a physical exam is not required that day.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
Lab result review.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
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.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
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.
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.
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.
Parking and I-95 make Hollywood feel farther than 28 minutes.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
Minors: guardian presence rules.
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.
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.
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.