Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GeneSight-informed trials after failed antidepressants
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
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.
Antidepressant management includes adequate dose/duration, activation screening, and suicide-risk follow-up after initiation.
Pompano Beach FAQs for Medication Management
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
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.
Visit flow for Medication Management
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33060, 33062, 33064, 33069
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Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Pompano Beach patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
You want off a medication and were told that desire is a symptom.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pompano Beach presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Pompano Beach patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Check labs due for the current class.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
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.
After Medication Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.