Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Sleep medication management that does not skip apnea
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
What Medication Management actually includes
Side-effect visits are diagnostic: we name the mechanism when we can.
ADHD titration follows a confirmed differential. Heart rate, sleep, appetite, and diversion risk are part of the visit.
DSM-5-TR framing for sleep med management
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
sleep med management still has to map to a problem on the list.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Review PDMP and allergies.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 36 minutes from Deerfield Beach.
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
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.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33064, 33441, 33442, 33443
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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.
You fear dependency, so you skip doses and then crash, which looks like 'nonadherence.'
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
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.
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.