Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Digital mental health with a named clinician, not a chatbot
First-episode psychosis, unstable vital-sign concerns, and some controlled-substance starts may still need 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Telehealth Psychiatry for Oakland Park patients
Digital mental health without a chart is not this clinic.
Online mood-disorder care still screens mixed features.
Oakland Park FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
Do you prescribe Adderall by video?
Only if the evaluation and PDMP support it, and policy allows. Not as a first-click product.
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.
Can a family member sit in?
With your consent, as collateral. Not as a substitute historian who takes over.
Affordable online psych URL?
Retained slug. Not a discount brand.
Do you treat anxiety related to life transitions?
Yes. Life transitions — career changes, relocations, relationship shifts — are common triggers for anxiety and depression. Our evaluations assess these factors and create targeted treatment plans.
How far is Oakland Park from your office?
Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from Oakland Park. Telehealth appointments are also available for follow-up medication management visits.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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Oakland Park 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.
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
Order labs to a draw site near 33304 when indicated.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Recording by patient is discussed; we do not consent to social posting.
Same documentation time standards.
Emergency address confirmed (where EMS would go).
Location attestation in the note.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
Follow-up medication management for a known patient in Florida.
Weather, illness, or mobility limits that still allow a private room and camera.
How Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC practices Telehealth Psychiatry
Crisis care is not provided after hours. Telehealth Psychiatry patients in acute danger are directed to 988 or an emergency department. Ongoing care resumes after medical stabilization.
Functional labs (TSH with free T4/T3, ferritin, vitamin D, sex hormones, hs-CRP) are ordered when the history for Telehealth Psychiatry suggests a medical contributor. Normal labs do not rule out a DSM-5-TR diagnosis.
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.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Document why telehealth was appropriate.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
Request a Telehealth Psychiatry visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
Start with one thorough Telehealth Psychiatry evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.