Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-aware psychiatric prescribing
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
Medication Management for Lauderhill patients
Psych med management includes saying no when the requested drug does not match the diagnosis.
Booking a med check is booking a medical visit, not a vending machine.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
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 18 minutes from Lauderhill.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
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.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
Lauderhill 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.
Check labs due for the current class.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
DSM-5-TR framing for telehealth med management
telehealth med management still has to map to a problem on the list.
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If Medication Management is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Lauderhill 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.