Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychotropic weight gain: a medical problem
SGAs and some antidepressants cause weight gain. We name that and discuss switches or metformin/GLP-1 only when appropriate.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Self-esteem weight care without medical screening is incomplete.
IV weight support is not an indication we treat with drips.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
ZIP 33301 is the lead postal code listed for Fort Lauderdale. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
Clinical FAQ
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
How far is the office?
20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Medication list vs weight curve.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
Sleep screen.
No IV for weight loss.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Sleep, shift work, and Fort Lauderdale food access.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Next step
If Wellness & Weight 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.
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.
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.