Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Side-effect management that names the actual syndrome
Hormone therapies prescribed elsewhere are reconciled so serotonergic and endocrine plans do not collide blindly.
Medication Management for Hallandale Beach patients
Functional psychiatry does not mean 'no medication.' It means medication plus the labs that could change the choice.
Antidepressant management includes adequate dose/duration, activation screening, and suicide-risk follow-up after initiation.
How Medication Management is structured
Check labs due for the current class.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Clinical FAQ
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
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.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 12 minutes from Hallandale Beach.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
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.
How Hallandale Beach patients actually get here
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hallandale Beach patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
DSM-5-TR framing for antidepressant management
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.