Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GeneSight-informed trials after failed antidepressants
Crisis plus a medication question is still a crisis: 988 or ER first.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Functional psychiatry does not mean 'no medication.' It means medication plus the labs that could change the choice.
Sleep medication management asks whether the drug is treating insomnia or hiding apnea and alcohol.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
Check labs due for the current class.
Protocol elements we do not skip
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
QTc risk: ECG when combining high-risk agents.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Plantation FAQs for Medication Management
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 18 minutes from Plantation.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 15-20 minutes from Plantation via 595 or Broward Boulevard. Telehealth is also available for follow-up appointments.
Do you take a functional approach to psychiatry?
Yes. Beyond traditional medication management, we investigate root causes including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutritional deficiencies — an approach Plantation patients particularly value.
How Plantation patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Plantation presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Plantation include Plantation Acres, Jacaranda, and the Broward Boulevard professional district. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33317, 33322 map to this service-area page.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
DSM-5-TR framing for hormone mood meds
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Next step
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Plantation 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.