Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Sleep, cortisol clues, and the scale
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC treats the psychiatric drivers and medication effects that move weight. This is not a spa weight-loss brand.
Wellness & Weight Management for Coconut Creek patients
Sleep weight wellness: apnea and insomnia are metabolic.
Self-esteem weight care without medical screening is incomplete.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
Labs as indicated.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Protocol elements we do not skip
No IV for weight loss.
Alcohol quantification.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
Clinical FAQ
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Do you prescribe GLP-1s?
When medically appropriate and after eating-disorder screening. Not as a cosmetic product.
Crisis / medical instability?
ER. Especially with restriction and electrolyte risk.
Will you weigh me every visit?
Only if it is clinically useful and not harmful to your eating-disorder recovery.
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Do you evaluate menopause-related mood changes?
Yes. Many Coconut Creek patients come to us specifically for the intersection of hormonal changes and mood disorders. We offer comprehensive hormone panels alongside psychiatric evaluation.
How do I get to your office from Coconut Creek?
Our Hollywood office is about 25-30 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. First evaluations are in-person; many follow-up med checks can be done via telehealth.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Wellness & Weight Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Coconut Creek patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
What we rule in — and rule out
Metabolic syndrome plus psychiatric illness.
Second opinion after a spa program.
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
Next step
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Wellness & Weight Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Coconut Creek 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.