Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Encrypted video visits — same standard as the office
First-episode psychosis, unstable vital-sign concerns, and some controlled-substance starts may still need 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Functional telepsych = interview + local lab draw + video results visit.
Top-rated virtual therapy language on old URLs is leftover copy; this service is medical psychiatry, which may include therapy referral.
Clinical FAQ
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
What if I travel to Georgia?
We cannot see you by telehealth while you are outside Florida.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
What insurance do you accept for Pompano Beach patients?
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United, and more. Call (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Can you prescribe medication at the first appointment?
After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, Dr. Chatelier may recommend medication as part of your treatment plan. Initial evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes to ensure we understand your complete picture.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Order labs to a draw site near 33060 when indicated.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
Location attestation in the note.
Same PDMP rules as office.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pompano Beach presentations. Telehealth Psychiatry intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Do not start high-risk controlled substances on a first video visit without a supporting protocol.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
Diagnostic evaluation when a physical exam is not required that day.
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.