Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Secure telepsychiatry from a Hollywood medical home
Identity and location are verified. A parked car in Georgia is not a Florida visit.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
Functional telepsych = interview + local lab draw + video results visit.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Same documentation time standards.
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Crisis script includes 988 and nearest ER to Margate.
Margate FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
What platform do you use?
A HIPAA-compliant video platform. You will get a link after booking.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
What if my kids are home in Margate?
We need a private room. Headphones help; a closed door is better. We will reschedule rather than take a corrupted history.
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
How close is the office if I need to convert?
About 28 minutes from Margate to 7603 Davie Road Extension.
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.
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.
Margate 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.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
DSM-5-TR framing for remote med management
Lab result review.
Follow-up medication management for a known patient in Florida.
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Telehealth Psychiatry. Mention Margate so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.