Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
secure video psychiatry without pretending we are licensed in 50 states
Encryption and HIPAA apply. Public Wi-Fi at Westfield Broward and the University Drive medical corridor is a bad idea for a visit.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Telehealth psychiatry is a delivery setting for medical psychiatric care, limited to Florida presence.
Online mood-disorder care still screens mixed features.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Plantation patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Plantation. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
What we rule in — and rule out
Lab result review.
Follow-up medication management for a known patient in Florida.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
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.
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 15-20 minutes from Plantation via 595 or Broward Boulevard. Telehealth is also available for follow-up appointments.
Do you take a functional approach to psychiatry?
Yes. Beyond traditional medication management, we investigate root causes including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutritional deficiencies — an approach Plantation patients particularly value.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Backup phone number.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Location attestation in the note.
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Telehealth Psychiatry so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.