Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Med checks with a problem list, not a clipboard
Polypharmacy is treated as a risk to be justified, not a badge of complexity.
Medication Management for Lighthouse Point patients
Refill-only care is not offered. If you need only a refill, you still need a monitoring interval.
Psych med management includes saying no when the requested drug does not match the diagnosis.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
Indications and differentials
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
psych med management still has to map to a problem on the list.
Access from Lighthouse Point
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lighthouse Point presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Hyponatremia on an SSRI in an older Lighthouse Point patient was never checked.
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.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
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 treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.
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.