Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antidepressant and mood-stabilizer management in Broward County
Insurance coverage of a medication is not the same as a clinical indication.
What Medication Management actually includes
Antipsychotic monitoring is metabolic and neurologic, not just 'mood better / worse.'
Mood-stabilizer adjustment uses levels, kidney/thyroid labs, and teratogenicity counseling when relevant.
What we rule in — and rule out
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
antipsychotic monitoring still has to map to a problem on the list.
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
Hypnotics only after sleep differential, not as a standing nightcap.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
Fort Lauderdale 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.
Antidepressant-induced mixed features were never named.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) has about 183,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Las Olas, Port Everglades, and the downtown medical district.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Fort Lauderdale include Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Coral Ridge, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 map to this service-area page.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Clinical FAQ
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
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 serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Informed consent stored in the chart.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.