Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GeneSight-informed trials after failed antidepressants
Missed monitoring labs pause titration. That is safety, not punishment.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Side-effect visits are diagnostic: we name the mechanism when we can.
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
Clinical benefits of a complete Medication Management plan
Mood-stabilizer levels when the drug has a level.
Coordination with HRT/TRT so endocrine and psychotropic plans are not accidental.
Crisis pathway separate from refill pathway.
Prior-authorization support that still tells the truth about medical necessity.
Side-effect naming (akathisia, hyponatremia, SIADH, SJS risk) instead of 'you feel weird.'
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
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Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Clinical FAQ
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
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 treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Can seasonal residents establish psychiatric care with you?
Yes. We offer initial evaluations for seasonal visitors and can continue care via telehealth when patients return to their home state, subject to licensing requirements.
Do you treat depression related to isolation?
Absolutely. Isolation-related depression is common in coastal communities, especially among retirees and seasonal residents. Our evaluations identify contributing factors including hormonal changes and social disconnection.
What we rule in — and rule out
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33064, 33441, 33442, 33443
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Deerfield Beach patients who drive 36 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Deerfield Beach (Broward County) has about 86,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 36 minutes from Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier and downtown Deerfield.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Deerfield Beach presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Stimulants were started before a bipolar screen, and now sleep and irritability are worse.
Why Deerfield Beach presentations look the way they do
You were started on two changes at once, so nobody knows which drug caused the rash.
Antidepressant-induced mixed features were never named.
QTc-prolonging combinations were stacked without an ECG.
Book Medication Management
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.
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.
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.