Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
antidepressant management with PDMP and lab surveillance
Florida location is verified on telehealth visits before a prescription is sent.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Mood-stabilizer adjustment uses levels, kidney/thyroid labs, and teratogenicity counseling when relevant.
Psychiatric medication management is ongoing medical treatment: indication, dose, monitoring, and an exit plan.
Oakland Park FAQs for Medication Management
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 22 minutes from Oakland Park.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
Do you treat anxiety related to life transitions?
Yes. Life transitions — career changes, relocations, relationship shifts — are common triggers for anxiety and depression. Our evaluations assess these factors and create targeted treatment plans.
How far is Oakland Park from your office?
Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from Oakland Park. Telehealth appointments are also available for follow-up medication management visits.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
DSM-5-TR framing for antidepressant management
antidepressant management still has to map to a problem on the list.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Oakland Park patients who drive 22 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Oakland Park include Downtown Oakland Park, Twin Lakes, and the North Andrews area. ZIP codes 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308 map to this service-area page.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Next step
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.
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.
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.