Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional telepsych: we can order labs to a local draw site
You must be physically in Florida at the time of the visit. Crossing a state line pauses prescribing.
Telehealth Psychiatry for North Miami Beach patients
Telehealth psychiatry is a delivery setting for medical psychiatric care, limited to Florida presence.
Functional telepsych = interview + local lab draw + video results visit.
Clinical FAQ
Can you send meds to my pharmacy?
Yes, a Florida pharmacy you designate.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
Can North Miami Beach residents use your Hollywood office?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from North Miami Beach via I-95. We also offer telehealth for routine medication management and follow-up appointments.
Do you understand immigration-related mental health challenges?
Yes. We see many patients dealing with adjustment stress, anxiety related to immigration experiences, and intergenerational trauma. Our evaluations consider these cultural and social factors alongside clinical symptoms.
Local context for Telehealth Psychiatry in Miami-Dade County
Hormone pellets discussed by video with no labs.
A star-rated app with no named after-hours path.
Camera-off visits that cannot complete a mental status exam.
How North Miami Beach patients actually get here
ZIP 33160 is the lead postal code listed for North Miami Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
North Miami Beach sits in Miami-Dade 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.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Not indicated outside Florida.
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Outcomes we target — without promising them
Cultural language and family context still taken.
Hurricane or flood days can move to video instead of no-care.
Same informed consent as in person.
Saturday-by-appointment still exists for office needs.
Camera-on mental status when clinically required.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33160, 33162, 33169, 33179
ZIP 33160 is the lead postal code listed for North Miami Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
North Miami Beach sits in Miami-Dade 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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in North Miami Beach presentations. Telehealth Psychiatry intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Camera-off visits that cannot complete a mental status exam.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
If Telehealth Psychiatry is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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.
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.