Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Encrypted video visits — same standard as the office
Encryption and HIPAA apply. Public Wi-Fi at Nova Southeastern University and Broward College's Davie campus is a bad idea for a visit.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Functional telepsych = interview + local lab draw + video results visit.
Telehealth ADHD care does not mean a stimulant from a form.
How Davie patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Davie presentations. Telehealth Psychiatry intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
ZIP 33314 is the lead postal code listed for Davie. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
What we rule in — and rule out
Follow-up medication management for a known patient in Florida.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Not indicated outside Florida.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Share after-visit summary through the portal.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
No prescribing if location cannot be established.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Backup phone number.
Clinical FAQ
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
Do you record the visit?
We document a note. We do not post visits.
What platform do you use?
A HIPAA-compliant video platform. You will get a link after booking.
What if my kids are home in Davie?
We need a private room. Headphones help; a closed door is better. We will reschedule rather than take a corrupted history.
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
How far are you from NSU?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from Nova Southeastern University's main campus, making us a convenient option for students seeking psychiatric care.
Do you treat college students from Davie?
Absolutely. We work with many college-age patients on ADHD management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders common in academic settings.
How Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC practices Telehealth Psychiatry
Clinical decisions for Telehealth Psychiatry are made by Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC (DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC). Pharmacogenetic data (including GeneSight when indicated) can inform medication choice; it never replaces a diagnostic interview.
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.
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.