Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-aware psychiatric prescribing
We measure what the drug can harm: sodium, TSH, lipids, A1c, weight, AIMS, pregnancy — class by class.
Medication Management for Plantation patients
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
ADHD titration follows a confirmed differential. Heart rate, sleep, appetite, and diversion risk are part of the visit.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
QTc risk: ECG when combining high-risk agents.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
Clinical FAQ
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
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 work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 15-20 minutes from Plantation via 595 or Broward Boulevard. Telehealth is also available for follow-up appointments.
Do you take a functional approach to psychiatry?
Yes. Beyond traditional medication management, we investigate root causes including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutritional deficiencies — an approach Plantation patients particularly value.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Plantation (Broward County) has about 92,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Westfield Broward and the University Drive medical corridor.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Plantation include Plantation Acres, Jacaranda, and the Broward Boulevard professional district. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33317, 33322 map to this service-area page.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
DSM-5-TR framing for functional psych meds
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Hypnotics only after sleep differential, not as a standing nightcap.
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
functional psych meds still has to map to a problem on the list.
Book Medication Management
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.