Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-aware psychiatric prescribing
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
What Medication Management actually includes
Refill-only care is not offered. If you need only a refill, you still need a monitoring interval.
Psych med management includes saying no when the requested drug does not match the diagnosis.
How Fort Lauderdale patients actually get here
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Fort Lauderdale include Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Coral Ridge, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 map to this service-area page.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
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Neighborhoods we hear from most in Fort Lauderdale include Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Coral Ridge, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 map to this service-area page.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
QTc-prolonging combinations were stacked without an ECG.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
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.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Hypnotics only after sleep differential, not as a standing nightcap.
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
Next step
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.
After Medication Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.