Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Controlled-substance monitoring in North Miami Beach
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC prescribes within Florida PMHNP-BC scope. Every start, stop, and taper is documented with indication and monitoring.
What Medication Management actually includes
Booking a med check is booking a medical visit, not a vending machine.
Functional psychiatry does not mean 'no medication.' It means medication plus the labs that could change the choice.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Clinical FAQ
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
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.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
Can North Miami Beach residents use your Hollywood office?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from North Miami Beach via I-95. We also offer telehealth for routine medication management and follow-up appointments.
Do you understand immigration-related mental health challenges?
Yes. We see many patients dealing with adjustment stress, anxiety related to immigration experiences, and intergenerational trauma. Our evaluations consider these cultural and social factors alongside clinical symptoms.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in North Miami Beach presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. North Miami Beach patients who drive 24 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
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.
Crisis care is not provided after hours. Medication Management patients in acute danger are directed to 988 or an emergency department. Ongoing care resumes after medical stabilization.
Care is structured around validated instruments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, MDQ) plus a clinical interview. Scores inform Medication Management; they do not replace it.
DSM-5-TR framing for Medication Management
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Book Medication Management
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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Medication Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.