Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Emotional eating as a syndrome with a differential
Leftover coaching/affordable slugs are not our clinical method.
Wellness & Weight Management for Fort Lauderdale patients
Self-esteem weight care without medical screening is incomplete.
Walk-in weight management leftover slug: we schedule.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Walk-in?
No.
Affordable coaching URL?
Retained slug. This is not cheap coaching.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Involve family only with consent.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Indications and differentials
Metabolic syndrome plus psychiatric illness.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Patients asking for GLP-1 who also have a psych history.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
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.
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.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
Privacy around weighing.
Medication list vs weight curve.
No IV for weight loss.
Document why a requested product was refused.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Wellness & Weight Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.