Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Controlled-substance monitoring in Weston
Refills are tied to clinical follow-up. Portal messages do not restart stimulants or benzodiazepines.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Psych med management includes saying no when the requested drug does not match the diagnosis.
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
How Medication Management is structured
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Clinical FAQ
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 24 minutes from Weston.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
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.
Do you offer discreet telehealth for Weston patients?
Yes. Many Weston patients prefer our secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth option for appointments from the privacy of their home or office.
Can you help with executive performance and focus issues?
Absolutely. We specialize in ADHD evaluations, cognitive performance optimization, and medication management for adults who need to perform at a high level.
What we rule in — and rule out
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
Evidence we actually use
Clinical decisions for Medication Management are made by Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC (DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC). Pharmacogenetic data (including GeneSight when indicated) can inform medication choice; it never replaces a diagnostic interview.
Psychology Today verification and GeneSight partnership are listed as practice credentials. They support Medication Management; they are not a diagnosis and they are not a guarantee of outcome.
The practice does not publish fabricated star ratings. Patient stories on this site are process descriptions, not purchased testimonials.
How Weston patients actually get here
Weston (Broward County) has about 68,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 24 minutes from Weston Town Center and the I-75 / Sawgrass Expressway interchange.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Weston presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Next step
If Medication Management is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
After Medication Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.