Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antidepressant and mood-stabilizer management in Broward County
Crisis plus a medication question is still a crisis: 988 or ER first.
What Medication Management actually includes
Refill-only care is not offered. If you need only a refill, you still need a monitoring interval.
ADHD titration follows a confirmed differential. Heart rate, sleep, appetite, and diversion risk are part of the visit.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Review PDMP and allergies.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
22-minute path to the Hollywood office
ZIP 33304 is the lead postal code listed for Oakland Park. 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 Oakland Park presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Medication Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Akathisia was labeled 'worsening anxiety' and the dose was increased.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Medication Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Oakland Park 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.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Oakland Park FAQs for Medication Management
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
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 work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
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.
Next step
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.
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.