Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Telehealth medication management for Florida patients
Refills are tied to clinical follow-up. Portal messages do not restart stimulants or benzodiazepines.
What Medication Management actually includes
Side-effect visits are diagnostic: we name the mechanism when we can.
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
DSM-5-TR framing for mood stabilizer adjustment
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
mood stabilizer adjustment still has to map to a problem on the list.
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
How Cooper City patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Cooper City include Monterra, Cooper City proper, and the western suburban grid. ZIP codes 33328, 33330 map to this service-area page.
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.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Cooper City FAQs for Medication Management
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
What if side effects start this week?
Call the office. Do not wait for a distant follow-up if symptoms are severe. ER for emergency symptoms.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 14 minutes from Cooper City.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
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.
How Medication Management is structured
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Medication Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.