Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Controlled-substance monitoring in Cooper City
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Psychiatric medication management is ongoing medical treatment: indication, dose, monitoring, and an exit plan.
Refill-only care is not offered. If you need only a refill, you still need a monitoring interval.
Clinical FAQ
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 14 minutes from Cooper City.
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
Is Cooper City close to your office?
Very close — our Hollywood office at 7603 Davie Road Extension is about 10 minutes from Cooper City via Stirling Road or Griffin Road.
Do you work with families?
Yes. We provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults, and can coordinate care with family therapists for a comprehensive approach.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Cooper City patients who drive 14 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Medication Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Indications and differentials
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Book Medication Management
After Medication Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
If Medication Management 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.