Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Virtual anxiety treatment with a documented diagnosis
Coconut Creek is about 32 minutes from the office. Use video when traffic is the obstacle and the case is appropriate.
Clinical scope of Telehealth Psychiatry in Broward County
Remote medication management still uses PDMP and labs.
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
Can you send meds to my pharmacy?
Yes, a Florida pharmacy you designate.
What platform do you use?
A HIPAA-compliant video platform. You will get a link after booking.
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33063.
Affordable online psych URL?
Retained slug. Not a discount brand.
What if my kids are home in Coconut Creek?
We need a private room. Headphones help; a closed door is better. We will reschedule rather than take a corrupted history.
Do you evaluate menopause-related mood changes?
Yes. Many Coconut Creek patients come to us specifically for the intersection of hormonal changes and mood disorders. We offer comprehensive hormone panels alongside psychiatric evaluation.
How do I get to your office from Coconut Creek?
Our Hollywood office is about 25-30 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. First evaluations are in-person; many follow-up med checks can be done via telehealth.
Evidence we actually use
The Hollywood office is the only brick-and-mortar site. Telehealth Psychiatry for Coconut Creek is service-area care from that office plus telehealth — not a separate clinic in every city.
Florida telehealth for Telehealth Psychiatry requires the patient to be physically in Florida at the time of the visit. Crossing a state line mid-treatment can pause prescribing until licensure allows.
Visit length for new Telehealth Psychiatry is typically 60–90 minutes. Follow-up length depends on risk, controlled substances, and how many variables changed since the last visit.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
Not indicated outside Florida.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Coconut Creek patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
If video fails, call the number on file.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
Confirm Florida GPS/self-attested location and identity.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
Same documentation time standards.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Next step
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.
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.