Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional telepsych: we can order labs to a local draw site
Labs are ordered to draw sites near 33064, then reviewed on a follow-up video visit.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Virtual anxiety treatment still names GAD vs panic vs medical mimic.
Virtual appointments still require a mental status exam — camera on when risk or diagnosis requires it.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Interpreter use when language requires it.
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Visit flow for Telehealth Psychiatry
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
How Lighthouse Point patients actually get here
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.
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.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Lighthouse Point FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33064.
Affordable online psych URL?
Retained slug. Not a discount brand.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
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.
Indications and differentials
Diagnostic evaluation when a physical exam is not required that day.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
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.
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.
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.