Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Online mood-disorder care that still uses scales and labs
Telehealth is a setting. The interview, risk assessment, and consent are not shorter because the camera is on.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Virtual appointments still require a mental status exam — camera on when risk or diagnosis requires it.
Secure video means a HIPAA platform, not FaceTime.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Same PDMP rules as office.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
No prescribing if location cannot be established.
Credentials and method
When Telehealth Psychiatry overlaps with psychotherapy needs, the practice coordinates with therapists rather than replacing weekly therapy. Medication and psychotherapy have different mechanisms and both may be indicated.
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.
GeneSight pharmacogenetic testing is available when prior antidepressant trials failed or side effects were limiting. Results are probabilistic, not deterministic.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Lauderhill (Broward County) has about 74,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Lauderhill Mall and the Inverrary corridor.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderhill include Inverrary, the 441 commercial spine, and central Lauderhill. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33319 map to this service-area page.
Order labs to a draw site near 33311 when indicated.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Clinical FAQ
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33311.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
Affordable online psych URL?
Retained slug. Not a discount brand.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
Does Dr. Chatelier understand Caribbean cultural views on mental health?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural perspectives on mental health common in Caribbean communities. She provides respectful, culturally aware psychiatric care.
How far is Lauderhill from your office?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 20 minutes from Lauderhill via University Drive or 441. Telehealth is available for patients who prefer virtual visits.
Indications and differentials
Telehealth Psychiatry still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
Lab result review.
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Diagnostic evaluation when a physical exam is not required that day.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Start with one thorough Telehealth Psychiatry evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
After Telehealth Psychiatry is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.