Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Encrypted video visits — same standard as the office
Best-practice telehealth looks boring: same note, same pharmacy send, same follow-up.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Home evaluation is allowed when the environment is private and the presentation is not an emergency.
Digital mental health without a chart is not this clinic.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Sunrise include New River, Springtree, and the Flamingo Road corridor. ZIP codes 33313, 33322, 33323, 33325 map to this service-area page.
Sunrise 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.
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Broward County.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Clinical FAQ
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33313.
Will you see me in a parked car?
Only if it is private, stationary, and clinically appropriate. Driving is a no.
Does insurance cover telehealth?
Often; verify. Coverage is not guaranteed by this page.
Affordable online psych URL?
Retained slug. Not a discount brand.
Is it encrypted?
Yes. Still avoid public Wi-Fi.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
Do you accept insurance for Sunrise patients?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Call us at (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific coverage before your first appointment.
Can I get evening or weekend telehealth appointments?
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate work schedules. Contact our office to discuss available appointment times.
Credentials and method
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.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Camera-on policy for MSE when required.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Tech test before first visit when possible.
Interpreter use when language requires it.
DSM-5-TR framing for Telehealth Psychiatry
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Not a replacement for sleep studies or imaging.
Follow-up medication management for a known patient in Florida.
Not indicated for emergency agitation, overdose, or active SI with plan and intent that needs a room.
How Telehealth Psychiatry is structured
Confirm a private setting. Reschedule if unsafe or public.
Schedule the next visit before disconnecting.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Verify insurance telehealth coverage before the visit when possible.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Telehealth Psychiatry. Mention Sunrise 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.