Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Online mood-disorder care that still uses scales and labs
Hormone follow-ups can be video; injections and some exams cannot.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Functional telepsych = interview + local lab draw + video results visit.
Virtual anxiety treatment still names GAD vs panic vs medical mimic.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
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.
Can you send meds to my pharmacy?
Yes, a Florida pharmacy you designate.
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
How close is the office if I need to convert?
About 32 minutes from Lighthouse Point to 7603 Davie Road Extension.
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.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33064
ZIP 33064 is the lead postal code listed for Lighthouse Point. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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.
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.
Nationwide apps prescribed stimulants without knowing you left Florida.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Same PDMP rules as office.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Location attestation in the note.
Backup phone number.
DSM-5-TR framing for functional telepsych
Patients in Lighthouse Point for whom 32 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.