Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antidepressant and mood-stabilizer management in Broward County
Hormone therapies prescribed elsewhere are reconciled so serotonergic and endocrine plans do not collide blindly.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Antidepressant management includes adequate dose/duration, activation screening, and suicide-risk follow-up after initiation.
Booking a med check is booking a medical visit, not a vending machine.
How Lauderhill patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderhill presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderhill include Inverrary, the 441 commercial spine, and central Lauderhill. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33319 map to this service-area page.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Lauderhill FAQs for Medication Management
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
Does Dr. Chatelier understand Caribbean cultural views on mental health?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural perspectives on mental health common in Caribbean communities. She provides respectful, culturally aware psychiatric care.
How far is Lauderhill from your office?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 20 minutes from Lauderhill via University Drive or 441. Telehealth is available for patients who prefer virtual visits.
Protocol elements we do not skip
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
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.
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.
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.