Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Titration and monitoring — not a refill mill
Florida location is verified on telehealth visits before a prescription is sent.
Medication Management for Lighthouse Point patients
Functional psychiatry does not mean 'no medication.' It means medication plus the labs that could change the choice.
Antipsychotic monitoring is metabolic and neurologic, not just 'mood better / worse.'
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Check labs due for the current class.
What we rule in — and rule out
anxiety med follow-up still has to map to a problem on the list.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
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.
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.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 32 minutes from Lighthouse Point.
Do you offer pharmacogenetic testing?
Yes. We offer pharmacogenetic (GeneSight) testing to determine which psychiatric medications are most likely to be effective for your specific genetic makeup, reducing trial-and-error in medication selection.
What makes your evaluations comprehensive?
Our initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes and include clinical assessment, review of functional lab options, hormone screening discussion, and a personalized treatment plan — not a 15-minute med check.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lighthouse Point include The Venetian Isles and Sample Road east of US-1. ZIP codes 33064 map to this service-area page.
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lighthouse Point presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Lithium or valproate was never given a level, TSH, or pregnancy counseling.
Book Medication Management
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.
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.
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.