Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Video follow-ups for Broward County commuters
After hours is still 988, not a portal message.
Telehealth Psychiatry for Pembroke Pines patients
Remote medication management still uses PDMP and labs.
Home evaluation is allowed when the environment is private and the presentation is not an emergency.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Same PDMP rules as office.
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Same documentation time standards.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
DSM-5-TR framing for video psych follow-up
Not indicated outside Florida.
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Clinical FAQ
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33023.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
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.
12-minute path to the Hollywood office
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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.
ZIP 33023 is the lead postal code listed for Pembroke Pines. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Prescribing across state lines 'as a favor.'
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
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.
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.