Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Virtual anxiety treatment with a documented diagnosis
Identity and location are verified. A parked car in Georgia is not a Florida visit.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Telehealth psychiatry is a delivery setting for medical psychiatric care, limited to Florida presence.
Booking telepsych is booking a medical visit with a location rule.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Backup phone number.
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
Same documentation time standards.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Indications and differentials
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
Lauderhill FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
What platform do you use?
A HIPAA-compliant video platform. You will get a link after booking.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33311.
Does Dr. Chatelier understand Caribbean cultural views on mental health?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural perspectives on mental health common in Caribbean communities. She provides respectful, culturally aware psychiatric care.
How far is Lauderhill from your office?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 20 minutes from Lauderhill via University Drive or 441. Telehealth is available for patients who prefer virtual visits.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33311, 33313, 33319
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Telehealth Psychiatry visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderhill. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Lauderhill 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.
You were told telehealth cannot order labs, so thyroid never got checked.
Next step
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.
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.