Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Thyroid plus sex-hormone review for psychiatric symptoms
PMDD is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis with luteal-phase timing. It is not 'bad PMS' as a vibe.
Women's Hormone Therapy for Coconut Creek patients
Best menopause HRT is the regimen whose risks you understood.
Brain fog has a differential; estradiol is one line, not the only line.
Coconut Creek FAQs for Women's Hormone Therapy
Do you work with my OB/GYN?
With consent.
Do you help with libido?
We evaluate causes, including SSRI effects and endocrine factors. No guaranteed outcome.
How close is the office?
About 32 minutes from Coconut Creek.
Crisis?
988 or ER. Especially for postpartum psychosis.
What about breast cancer risk?
We discuss it. Personal history may require oncology/GYN before estrogen.
Can progesterone worsen mood?
Yes in some patients. Tell us; we change the plan.
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.
Visit flow for Women's Hormone Therapy
Coordinate with GYN/PCP.
Document lactation plans.
Reassess at a short interval because perimenopause is not a static lab value.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Indications and differentials
Contraindication counseling itself can be the visit goal.
PMDD meeting diagnostic timing.
Thyroid disease as a co-indication for labs, not a DIY HRT start.
Not indicated when VTE or estrogen-sensitive cancer history blocks estrogen without oncology input.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Coconut Creek include Wynmoor, Township, and the Lyons Road corridor. ZIP codes 33063, 33066, 33073 map to this service-area page.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Women's Hormone Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Do not start estrogen and a new antidepressant on the same day without a reason.
Coordinate with GYN/PCP.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Postpartum: screen for psychosis.
No pellet-only practice.
Do not exceed physiologic replacement as a mood experiment.
BP check.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If Women's Hormone Therapy 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.
Request a Women's Hormone Therapy 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.