Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Medication management from the Hollywood medical home
You should be able to name the drug, the target symptom, the main risks, and the next lab date.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
Functional psychiatry does not mean 'no medication.' It means medication plus the labs that could change the choice.
Visit flow for Medication Management
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 28 minutes from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
How Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (Broward County) has about 6,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef and pedestrian village.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Clozapine-level monitoring was skipped after a near miss.
Next step
After Medication Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.