Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Video psychiatry that verifies your Florida location
This is not 'virtual therapy' as a synonym for weekly psychotherapy. This is medical psychiatric care by video.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Home evaluation is allowed when the environment is private and the presentation is not an emergency.
Telepsych hormone therapy is follow-up and counseling; procedures stay in clinic or at a lab.
Visit flow for 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.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
Can I do the first visit by video?
Often yes if privacy and risk allow. We may require Hollywood for complex or high-risk cases.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
Do you prescribe Adderall by video?
Only if the evaluation and PDMP support it, and policy allows. Not as a first-click product.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
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.
18-minute path to the Hollywood office
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderhill presentations. Telehealth Psychiatry intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderhill include Inverrary, the 441 commercial spine, and central Lauderhill. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33319 map to this service-area page.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderhill patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Time-zone tricks to look like you were in Florida.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Minors: guardian presence rules.
No prescribing if location cannot be established.
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
Same PDMP rules as office.
DSM-5-TR framing for telepsych hormone therapy
Patients in Lauderhill for whom 18 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Not indicated outside Florida.
Diagnostic evaluation when a physical exam is not required that day.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Telehealth Psychiatry. Mention Lauderhill so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.
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.