Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Encrypted video visits — same standard as the office
You must be physically in Florida at the time of the visit. Crossing a state line pauses prescribing.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Telepsych hormone therapy is follow-up and counseling; procedures stay in clinic or at a lab.
Digital mental health without a chart is not this clinic.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Margate (Broward County) has about 58,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from Margate Community Center and the Coconut Creek Parkway edge.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Margate patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
DSM-5-TR framing for online mood disorder care
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Not indicated outside Florida.
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Crisis script includes 988 and nearest ER to Margate.
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Minors: guardian presence rules.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Clinical FAQ
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
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 I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33063.
Do you treat older adults from Margate?
Yes. We specialize in mood changes related to aging, medication management for complex cases, and hormone replacement therapy for both men and women experiencing age-related hormonal decline.
What's the best way to reach you from Margate?
Drive time is about 25 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. Many Margate patients choose telehealth for routine follow-ups and in-person visits for initial evaluations.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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 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.
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.