Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Taper plans when a medication's risk exceeds its benefit
Fort Lauderdale patients (20 min to Hollywood) can split care: in-office labs, video titration when stable.
Medication Management for Fort Lauderdale patients
Leftover 'affordable refill' slugs are not a cash-pay promise.
Antidepressant management includes adequate dose/duration, activation screening, and suicide-risk follow-up after initiation.
DSM-5-TR framing for functional psych meds
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Check labs due for the current class.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Medication Management
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
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.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
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.
How Fort Lauderdale patients actually get here
ZIP 33301 is the lead postal code listed for Fort Lauderdale. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Medication Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.