Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Telehealth medication management for Florida patients
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
Medication Management for Hollywood patients
Booking a med check is booking a medical visit, not a vending machine.
Antidepressant management includes adequate dose/duration, activation screening, and suicide-risk follow-up after initiation.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
Hypnotics only after sleep differential, not as a standing nightcap.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
How this differs from a 15-minute med check
GeneSight is an adjunct after failed trials, not a first-visit upsell.
Primary-care SSRIs without a bipolar screen are a common reason people land here.
Hormone clinics that ignore lithium or MAOIs create preventable interactions — we reconcile.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Hollywood 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.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 0 minutes from Hollywood.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
Local context for Medication Management in Broward County
Cannabis and alcohol were left off the medication list as if they were not psychoactive.
Sleeping pills masked untreated sleep apnea.
Hyponatremia on an SSRI in an older Hollywood patient was never checked.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Missed labs = delayed titration.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Book Medication Management
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Hollywood so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.