Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Secure telepsychiatry from a Hollywood medical home
Best-practice telehealth looks boring: same note, same pharmacy send, same follow-up.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
Best telehealth is the visit you would stand behind in an audit.
Visit flow for Telehealth Psychiatry
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Indications and differentials
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
video psych follow-up still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
Not indicated outside Florida.
Access from Lauderhill
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.
Lauderhill (Broward County) has about 74,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Lauderhill Mall and the Inverrary corridor.
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.
Camera-off visits that cannot complete a mental status exam.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
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.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
No prescribing if location cannot be established.
Backup phone number.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Telehealth Psychiatry can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.
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.