Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Medication management from the Hollywood medical home
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
What Medication Management actually includes
Psychiatric medication management is ongoing medical treatment: indication, dose, monitoring, and an exit plan.
Antidepressant management includes adequate dose/duration, activation screening, and suicide-risk follow-up after initiation.
How Medication Management is structured
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
DSM-5-TR framing for antidepressant management
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Hypnotics only after sleep differential, not as a standing nightcap.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
QTc risk: ECG when combining high-risk agents.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Pompano Beach FAQs for Medication Management
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
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.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
What insurance do you accept for Pompano Beach patients?
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United, and more. Call (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Can you prescribe medication at the first appointment?
After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, Dr. Chatelier may recommend medication as part of your treatment plan. Initial evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes to ensure we understand your complete picture.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Pompano Beach include Old Pompano, Cresthaven, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33060, 33062, 33064, 33069 map to this service-area page.
ZIP 33060 is the lead postal code listed for Pompano Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
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.
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.