Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Titration and monitoring — not a refill mill
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
Medication Management for Fort Lauderdale patients
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
Antipsychotic monitoring is metabolic and neurologic, not just 'mood better / worse.'
Fort Lauderdale 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 GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
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.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale.
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
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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Fort Lauderdale 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.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
Fort Lauderdale 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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
You were told you would be on medication 'for life' without a review of indication.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
QTc risk: ECG when combining high-risk agents.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.