Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hybrid care: Hollywood office plus encrypted follow-up
After hours is still 988, not a portal message.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Online mood-disorder care still screens mixed features.
Virtual anxiety treatment still names GAD vs panic vs medical mimic.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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If video fails, call the number on file.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
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.
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33023.
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Same documentation time standards.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
Access from Pembroke Pines
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.
Pembroke Pines (Broward County) has about 171,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 12 minutes from Pembroke Lakes Mall corridor and Century Village.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Telehealth Psychiatry intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
ADHD testing that was a 12-item form on a phone.
Next step
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.