Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antidepressant and mood-stabilizer management in Broward County
Lighthouse Point patients (32 min to Hollywood) can split care: in-office labs, video titration when stable.
Medication Management for Lighthouse Point patients
Booking a med check is booking a medical visit, not a vending machine.
Top-rated language in old keywords is ignored. Monitoring quality is the product.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
What we rule in — and rule out
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
How Medication Management is structured
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Check labs due for the current class.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Clinical FAQ
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Can a PMHNP-BC prescribe psychiatric medication in Florida?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Prescribing is within Florida APRN scope, with monitoring.
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 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.
Access from Lighthouse Point
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ZIP 33064 is the lead postal code listed for Lighthouse Point. 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 Lighthouse Point presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Akathisia was labeled 'worsening anxiety' and the dose was increased.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.