Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-aware psychiatric prescribing
We measure what the drug can harm: sodium, TSH, lipids, A1c, weight, AIMS, pregnancy — class by class.
What Medication Management actually includes
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
Top-rated language in old keywords is ignored. Monitoring quality is the product.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
ZIP 33326 is the lead postal code listed for Weston. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Check labs due for the current class.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
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.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Do you offer discreet telehealth for Weston patients?
Yes. Many Weston patients prefer our secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth option for appointments from the privacy of their home or office.
Can you help with executive performance and focus issues?
Absolutely. We specialize in ADHD evaluations, cognitive performance optimization, and medication management for adults who need to perform at a high level.
24-minute path to the Hollywood office
ZIP 33326 is the lead postal code listed for Weston. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Weston 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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Weston presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
You fear dependency, so you skip doses and then crash, which looks like 'nonadherence.'
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
DSM-5-TR framing for affordable psych med refill
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.
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.