Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Taper plans when a medication's risk exceeds its benefit
Insurance coverage of a medication is not the same as a clinical indication.
What Medication Management actually includes
ADHD titration follows a confirmed differential. Heart rate, sleep, appetite, and diversion risk are part of the visit.
Psych med management includes saying no when the requested drug does not match the diagnosis.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33065, 33067, 33071, 33073
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Neighborhoods we hear from most in Coral Springs include The Walk, North Springs, and the University Drive north corridor. ZIP codes 33065, 33067, 33071, 33073 map to this service-area page.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Coral Springs presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Refill delays in Broward County caused withdrawal that was called a 'relapse.'
Visit flow for Medication Management
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Check labs due for the current class.
DSM-5-TR framing for tapering psych meds
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Coral Springs FAQs for Medication Management
Can a PMHNP-BC prescribe psychiatric medication in Florida?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Prescribing is within Florida APRN scope, with monitoring.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 32 minutes from Coral Springs.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Do you work with patients dealing with trauma-related anxiety?
Yes. Our psychiatric evaluations thoroughly assess anxiety and trauma-related conditions, and we create comprehensive treatment plans that may include medication, therapy referrals, and functional testing.
Is telehealth available for Coral Springs patients?
Absolutely. Many Coral Springs patients use our secure telehealth platform, especially for follow-up medication management appointments. It saves the drive while maintaining quality of care.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Coral Springs 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.