Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Sustainable plans measured in behaviors and labs, not before/after photos
IV drips are not a weight-loss indication. We will say no.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Body confidence program language in old URLs still leads to a medical visit.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Supplements?
Only if evidence and safety support them. No mystery stacks.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
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.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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 (Broward County) has about 183,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Las Olas, Port Everglades, and the downtown medical district.
Thyroid is untreated.
DSM-5-TR framing for wellness weight loss
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Patients asking for GLP-1 who also have a psych history.
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) has about 183,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Las Olas, Port Everglades, and the downtown medical district.
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.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Involve family only with consent.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
Refer if medically unstable restriction.
No untested supplement stacks.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Alcohol quantification.
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Wellness & Weight Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.