Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Secure telepsychiatry from a Hollywood medical home
Encryption and HIPAA apply. Public Wi-Fi at Lighthouse Point Yacht Club and the Venetian Waterway is a bad idea for a visit.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Booking telepsych is booking a medical visit with a location rule.
Best telehealth is the visit you would stand behind in an audit.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
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.
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.
Nationwide apps prescribed stimulants without knowing you left Florida.
Protocol elements we do not skip
No prescribing if location cannot be established.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Same documentation time standards.
Minors: guardian presence rules.
Clinical FAQ
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
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.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
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.
DSM-5-TR framing for online mood disorder care
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
online mood disorder care still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
How Lighthouse Point patients actually get here
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lighthouse Point patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Telehealth Psychiatry. Mention Lighthouse Point so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
After Telehealth Psychiatry is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.