Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
book med check appointment with PDMP and lab surveillance
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
What Medication Management actually includes
Hormone-mood medications are reconciled with estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone plans.
Refill-only care is not offered. If you need only a refill, you still need a monitoring interval.
How Coconut Creek patients actually get here
Coconut Creek (Broward County) has about 58,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 32 minutes from Promenade at Coconut Creek and the Butterfly World district.
Coconut Creek 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.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
DSM-5-TR framing for book med check appointment
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Clinical FAQ
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
Do you evaluate menopause-related mood changes?
Yes. Many Coconut Creek patients come to us specifically for the intersection of hormonal changes and mood disorders. We offer comprehensive hormone panels alongside psychiatric evaluation.
How do I get to your office from Coconut Creek?
Our Hollywood office is about 25-30 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. First evaluations are in-person; many follow-up med checks can be done via telehealth.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Missed labs = delayed titration.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Access from Coconut Creek
Coconut Creek 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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Coconut Creek include Wynmoor, Township, and the Lyons Road corridor. ZIP codes 33063, 33066, 33073 map to this service-area page.
You fear dependency, so you skip doses and then crash, which looks like 'nonadherence.'
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.
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.