Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Med checks with a problem list, not a clipboard
Florida location is verified on telehealth visits before a prescription is sent.
Medication Management for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
Functional psychiatry does not mean 'no medication.' It means medication plus the labs that could change the choice.
Booking a med check is booking a medical visit, not a vending machine.
Clinical FAQ
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
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.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
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.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include The A1A village core and the Commercial Boulevard beach approach. ZIP codes 33308 map to this service-area page.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33308
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.
ZIP 33308 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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.
Side effects were dismissed because the PHQ-9 improved two points.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Medication Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.