Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Remote medication management when you are in Florida
Best-practice telehealth looks boring: same note, same pharmacy send, same follow-up.
Telehealth Psychiatry for Miramar patients
Online psychiatrist in consumer language often means a prescriber on video. Here that prescriber is a PMHNP-BC.
Home evaluation is allowed when the environment is private and the presentation is not an emergency.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Recording by patient is discussed; we do not consent to social posting.
Backup phone number.
Same PDMP rules as office.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Established patients with stable housing and privacy are the best telehealth fit.
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Not indicated outside Florida.
Clinical FAQ
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Do you understand Caribbean mental health perspectives?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural nuances that affect mental health care in Caribbean communities. We provide culturally sensitive psychiatric treatment.
Is your office accessible from Miramar?
Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from Miramar via Miramar Parkway. We also offer telehealth appointments for added convenience.
How Miramar patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Miramar presentations. Telehealth Psychiatry intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
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.
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.