Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Side-effect management that names the actual syndrome
Florida location is verified on telehealth visits before a prescription is sent.
What Medication Management actually includes
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
Sleep medication management asks whether the drug is treating insomnia or hiding apnea and alcohol.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33064
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lighthouse Point include The Venetian Isles and Sample Road east of US-1. ZIP codes 33064 map to this service-area page.
Lighthouse Point (Broward County) has about 10,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 32 minutes from Lighthouse Point Yacht Club and the Venetian Waterway.
Lighthouse Point 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.
Sleeping pills masked untreated sleep apnea.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lighthouse Point presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
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 32 minutes from Lighthouse Point.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Do you offer pharmacogenetic testing?
Yes. We offer pharmacogenetic (GeneSight) testing to determine which psychiatric medications are most likely to be effective for your specific genetic makeup, reducing trial-and-error in medication selection.
What makes your evaluations comprehensive?
Our initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes and include clinical assessment, review of functional lab options, hormone screening discussion, and a personalized treatment plan — not a 15-minute med check.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Lighthouse Point so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.