Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Telehealth ADHD care after a real differential
Identity and location are verified. A parked car in Georgia is not a Florida visit.
Telehealth Psychiatry for Lighthouse Point patients
Home evaluation is allowed when the environment is private and the presentation is not an emergency.
Online mood-disorder care still screens mixed features.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lighthouse Point include The Venetian Isles and Sample Road east of US-1. ZIP codes 33064 map to this service-area page.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lighthouse Point presentations. Telehealth Psychiatry intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
Lighthouse Point (Broward County) has about 10,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 32 minutes from Lighthouse Point Yacht Club and the Venetian Waterway.
Lighthouse Point 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.
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ADHD testing that was a 12-item form on a phone.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
Do you prescribe Adderall by video?
Only if the evaluation and PDMP support it, and policy allows. Not as a first-click product.
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
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.
Do you offer pharmacogenetic testing?
Yes. We offer pharmacogenetic (GeneSight) testing to determine which psychiatric medications are most likely to be effective for your specific genetic makeup, reducing trial-and-error in medication selection.
What makes your evaluations comprehensive?
Our initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes and include clinical assessment, review of functional lab options, hormone screening discussion, and a personalized treatment plan — not a 15-minute med check.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Indications and differentials
Lab result review.
Patients in Lighthouse Point for whom 32 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Next step
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.
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.