Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Virtual anxiety treatment with a documented diagnosis
This is not 'virtual therapy' as a synonym for weekly psychotherapy. This is medical psychiatric care by video.
Telehealth Psychiatry for Lighthouse Point patients
Online mood-disorder care still screens mixed features.
Top-rated virtual therapy language on old URLs is leftover copy; this service is medical psychiatry, which may include therapy referral.
Monitoring and safety in Telehealth Psychiatry
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
Recording by patient is discussed; we do not consent to social posting.
Same documentation time standards.
Same PDMP rules as office.
Lighthouse Point FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
Can you send meds to my pharmacy?
Yes, a Florida pharmacy you designate.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
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.
Do you offer pharmacogenetic testing?
Yes. We offer pharmacogenetic (GeneSight) testing to determine which psychiatric medications are most likely to be effective for your specific genetic makeup, reducing trial-and-error in medication selection.
What makes your evaluations comprehensive?
Our initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes and include clinical assessment, review of functional lab options, hormone screening discussion, and a personalized treatment plan — not a 15-minute med check.
What we rule in — and rule out
Diagnostic evaluation when a physical exam is not required that day.
Lab result review.
Telehealth Psychiatry still has to be a medical visit, not a chat.
Not indicated outside Florida.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
How Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC practices Telehealth Psychiatry
Documentation for Telehealth Psychiatry uses problem lists, differential diagnosis, and follow-up intervals — not marketing slogans. Visit notes are written so a covering clinician could continue care safely.
The Hollywood office is the only brick-and-mortar site. Telehealth Psychiatry for Lighthouse Point is service-area care from that office plus telehealth — not a separate clinic in every city.
GeneSight pharmacogenetic testing is available when prior antidepressant trials failed or side effects were limiting. Results are probabilistic, not deterministic.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Lighthouse Point sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Telehealth Psychiatry when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lighthouse Point include The Venetian Isles and Sample Road east of US-1. ZIP codes 33064 map to this service-area page.
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.