Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GeneSight-informed trials after failed antidepressants
Sleep meds are reviewed for next-day impairment, falls, and whether CBT-I or apnea treatment should come first.
Medication Management for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
ADHD titration follows a confirmed differential. Heart rate, sleep, appetite, and diversion risk are part of the visit.
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33308
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.
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Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Medication Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
You fear dependency, so you skip doses and then crash, which looks like 'nonadherence.'
How Medication Management is structured
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Next step
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.