Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-aware psychiatric prescribing
If the diagnosis is wrong, no titration schedule will look like recovery. We will re-evaluate rather than stack drugs.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Mood-stabilizer adjustment uses levels, kidney/thyroid labs, and teratogenicity counseling when relevant.
Psychiatric medication management is ongoing medical treatment: indication, dose, monitoring, and an exit plan.
36-minute path to the Hollywood office
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Deerfield Beach presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Deerfield Beach include The Cove, Crystal Lake, and the A1A beach strip. ZIP codes 33064, 33441, 33442, 33443 map to this service-area page.
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.
Hyponatremia on an SSRI in an older Deerfield Beach patient was never checked.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Clinical FAQ
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 36 minutes from Deerfield Beach.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
Can seasonal residents establish psychiatric care with you?
Yes. We offer initial evaluations for seasonal visitors and can continue care via telehealth when patients return to their home state, subject to licensing requirements.
Do you treat depression related to isolation?
Absolutely. Isolation-related depression is common in coastal communities, especially among retirees and seasonal residents. Our evaluations identify contributing factors including hormonal changes and social disconnection.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Deerfield Beach sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Medication Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
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.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Deerfield Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Request a Medication Management 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.
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.