Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Video psychiatry that verifies your Florida location
Hormone follow-ups can be video; injections and some exams cannot.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Booking telepsych is booking a medical visit with a location rule.
Top-rated virtual therapy language on old URLs is leftover copy; this service is medical psychiatry, which may include therapy referral.
DSM-5-TR framing for affordable online psych
Established patients with stable housing and privacy are the best telehealth fit.
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Follow-up medication management for a known patient in Florida.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Same PDMP rules as office.
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
Recording by patient is discussed; we do not consent to social posting.
Visit flow for Telehealth Psychiatry
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
If video fails, call the number on file.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Access from Pembroke Pines
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.
Pembroke Pines 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. Pembroke Pines patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Children walking in during trauma history.
Clinical FAQ
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
Do you prescribe Adderall by video?
Only if the evaluation and PDMP support it, and policy allows. Not as a first-click product.
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
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.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
How close are you to Pembroke Pines?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from central Pembroke Pines via Pines Boulevard or Sheridan Street. We also offer telehealth for maximum convenience.
Do you serve Century Village Pembroke Pines?
Yes, we serve many patients from Century Village and specialize in age-related mood changes, medication management for seniors, and hormone therapy.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.
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.