Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GLP-1 questions inside a psychiatric chart
SGAs and some antidepressants cause weight gain. We name that and discuss switches or metformin/GLP-1 only when appropriate.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Nutrition psych weight is the overlap of intake patterns and DSM-5-TR diagnoses.
Wellness weight loss on this site means psychiatric-metabolic care, not a boot camp.
12-minute path to the Hollywood office
Davie sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Wellness & Weight Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Davie presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
A hormone mill promised T or estrogen would melt fat.
Parking, hours, and video visits
{access}. That access pattern is why Wellness & Weight Management for Davie is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Davie patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Labs as indicated.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Medication list vs weight curve.
Sleep screen.
Refer if medically unstable restriction.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
Davie FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
How far is the office?
12 minutes from Davie.
Do you offer IV weight loss?
No.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Crisis / medical instability?
ER. Especially with restriction and electrolyte risk.
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Supplements?
Only if evidence and safety support them. No mystery stacks.
How far are you from NSU?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from Nova Southeastern University's main campus, making us a convenient option for students seeking psychiatric care.
Do you treat college students from Davie?
Absolutely. We work with many college-age patients on ADHD management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders common in academic settings.
Next step
After Wellness & Weight Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Davie 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.