Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Video follow-ups for Broward County commuters
Best-practice telehealth looks boring: same note, same pharmacy send, same follow-up.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Leftover affordable-online slugs are not a discount product.
Online mood-disorder care still screens mixed features.
DSM-5-TR framing for virtual psych appointment
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Diagnostic evaluation when a physical exam is not required that day.
virtual psych appointment still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Minors: guardian presence rules.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Telehealth Psychiatry intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
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 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
What if my kids are home in Pembroke Pines?
We need a private room. Headphones help; a closed door is better. We will reschedule rather than take a corrupted history.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
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
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.
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.