Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
best psychiatrist for meds with PDMP and lab surveillance
Polypharmacy is treated as a risk to be justified, not a badge of complexity.
What Medication Management actually includes
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
Mood-stabilizer adjustment uses levels, kidney/thyroid labs, and teratogenicity counseling when relevant.
How Medication Management is structured
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Indications and differentials
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
How North Miami Beach patients actually get here
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. North Miami Beach patients who drive 24 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
North Miami Beach (Miami-Dade County) has about 43,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 24 minutes from Oleta River State Park and the 163rd Street corridor.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
North Miami Beach FAQs for Medication Management
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Can a PMHNP-BC prescribe psychiatric medication in Florida?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Prescribing is within Florida APRN scope, with monitoring.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
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 treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
Can North Miami Beach residents use your Hollywood office?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from North Miami Beach via I-95. We also offer telehealth for routine medication management and follow-up appointments.
Do you understand immigration-related mental health challenges?
Yes. We see many patients dealing with adjustment stress, anxiety related to immigration experiences, and intergenerational trauma. Our evaluations consider these cultural and social factors alongside clinical symptoms.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
QTc risk: ECG when combining high-risk agents.
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.