Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional labs when fatigue plus weight plus mood travel together
We will refer to nutrition and therapy. We will not pretend a 20-minute visit replaces both.
Wellness & Weight Management for Fort Lauderdale patients
Mind-body weight loss still uses A1c.
Sustainable wellness plan = behaviors + labs + meds review.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Questions we hear about Wellness & Weight Management
Crisis / medical instability?
ER. Especially with restriction and electrolyte risk.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Will you weigh me every visit?
Only if it is clinically useful and not harmful to your eating-disorder recovery.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Fort Lauderdale include Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Coral Ridge, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 map to this service-area page.
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.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
No untested supplement stacks.
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
A1c/lipids/TSH as indicated.
Alcohol quantification.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Fort Lauderdale include Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Coral Ridge, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 map to this service-area page.
Fort Lauderdale 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.
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Trauma history drives restriction then binge, and nobody asked.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
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.
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.