Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Florida telehealth psychiatry for North Miami Beach residents
If the connection drops during a safety assessment, we call you on the recorded number.
Telehealth Psychiatry for North Miami Beach patients
Telehealth psychiatry is a delivery setting for medical psychiatric care, limited to Florida presence.
Virtual anxiety treatment still names GAD vs panic vs medical mimic.
Indications and differentials
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
Not a replacement for psychotherapy groups or IOP.
Diagnostic evaluation when a physical exam is not required that day.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Do I have to be in Florida?
Yes, at the time of the visit.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
Who is on camera?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — not an anonymous coach.
How close is the office if I need to convert?
About 24 minutes from North Miami Beach to 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Can North Miami Beach residents use your Hollywood office?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from North Miami Beach via I-95. We also offer telehealth for routine medication management and follow-up appointments.
Do you understand immigration-related mental health challenges?
Yes. We see many patients dealing with adjustment stress, anxiety related to immigration experiences, and intergenerational trauma. Our evaluations consider these cultural and social factors alongside clinical symptoms.
Credentials and method
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.
The Hollywood office is the only brick-and-mortar site. Telehealth Psychiatry for North Miami Beach is service-area care from that office plus telehealth — not a separate clinic in every city.
Hormone-informed psychiatry means estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol are considered when the history for Telehealth Psychiatry points there — not as a default panel on every patient.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Recording by patient is discussed; we do not consent to social posting.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Backup phone number.
From intake to follow-up: Telehealth Psychiatry
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Neighborhoods we hear from most in North Miami Beach include Eastern Shores, Fulford, and the U.S. 1 commercial strip. ZIP codes 33160, 33162, 33169, 33179 map to this service-area page.
North Miami Beach (Miami-Dade County) has about 43,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 24 minutes from Oleta River State Park and the 163rd Street corridor.
Order labs to a draw site near 33160 when indicated.
Record the platform used and time in / time out.
Next step
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Telehealth Psychiatry. Mention North Miami Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.