Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-aware psychiatric prescribing
Polypharmacy is treated as a risk to be justified, not a badge of complexity.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
Genetic testing (pharmacogenomics) may change CYP2D6/2C19 probabilities. It is not a personality test.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Hallandale Beach FAQs for Medication Management
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
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.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
How close is Hallandale Beach to your office?
Our Hollywood office is only about 10 minutes from Hallandale Beach via US-1 or I-95. We're very convenient for Hallandale residents.
Do you work with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds?
Yes. Our practice serves South Florida's diverse communities with culturally aware psychiatric care. Dr. Chatelier's multicultural background informs her compassionate, evidence-based approach.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33009
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Hallandale 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.
ZIP 33009 is the lead postal code listed for Hallandale Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Cannabis and alcohol were left off the medication list as if they were not psychoactive.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Hallandale Beach presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Hallandale 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.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
DSM-5-TR framing for ADHD med titration
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Book Medication Management
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.