Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Florida telehealth psychiatry for Lighthouse Point residents
Telehealth is a setting. The interview, risk assessment, and consent are not shorter because the camera is on.
Telehealth Psychiatry for Lighthouse Point patients
Online mood-disorder care still screens mixed features.
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
Visit flow for Telehealth Psychiatry
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
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.
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.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
Patients in Lighthouse Point for whom 32 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Not indicated outside Florida.
Follow-up medication management for a known patient in Florida.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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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.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Backup phone number.
Same documentation time standards.
Location attestation in the note.
Minors: guardian presence rules.
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.
If Telehealth Psychiatry is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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.