Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antidepressant and mood-stabilizer management in Broward County
We measure what the drug can harm: sodium, TSH, lipids, A1c, weight, AIMS, pregnancy — class by class.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Psych med management includes saying no when the requested drug does not match the diagnosis.
Side-effect visits are diagnostic: we name the mechanism when we can.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Fort Lauderdale 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.
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.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Check labs due for the current class.
Evidence we actually use
Psychology Today verification and GeneSight partnership are listed as practice credentials. They support Medication Management; they are not a diagnosis and they are not a guarantee of outcome.
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC holds DNP, FNP-BC, and PMHNP-BC credentials. Medication Management is advanced-practice psychiatric care, not a 15-minute refill mill and not unsupervised coaching.
GeneSight pharmacogenetic testing is available when prior antidepressant trials failed or side effects were limiting. Results are probabilistic, not deterministic.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Medication Management
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale.
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 if side effects start this week?
Call the office. Do not wait for a distant follow-up if symptoms are severe. ER for emergency symptoms.
Can a PMHNP-BC prescribe psychiatric medication in Florida?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Prescribing is within Florida APRN scope, with monitoring.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
DSM-5-TR framing for Medication Management
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Next step
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Fort Lauderdale so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.