Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
HRT counseling that includes VTE, breast, and mood risk
Libido is a medical symptom with vascular, psychiatric, relational, and endocrine inputs.
What Women's Hormone Therapy actually includes
Progesterone therapy can help some sleep/anxiety pictures and worsen others — that is why follow-up exists.
PMDD hormone treatment starts by confirming luteal-phase timing with a symptom diary when possible.
How Fort Lauderdale patients actually get here
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 Women's Hormone Therapy when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Refer to emergency care for postpartum psychosis or severe SI.
Telehealth for counseling; office or GYN for procedures.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
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.
Fort Lauderdale sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Women's Hormone Therapy when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
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.
PMDD was treated as a character flaw in a Broward County family system.
How Women's Hormone Therapy is structured
Shared decision: HRT, psychotropic, both, or neither.
Telehealth for counseling; office or GYN for procedures.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Reassess at a short interval because perimenopause is not a static lab value.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Women's Hormone Therapy
Will you check thyroid?
Yes when the history fits. Fatigue and mood are not 'just estrogen' by default.
What is PMDD?
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis with symptoms in the luteal phase that remit after menses. Timing matters.
Can progesterone worsen mood?
Yes in some patients. Tell us; we change the plan.
Do you help with libido?
We evaluate causes, including SSRI effects and endocrine factors. No guaranteed outcome.
Is bioidentical safer?
Bioidentical describes structure. Risk depends on dose, route, and your history — not the marketing word.
What labs?
Individualized: estradiol, progesterone, FSH, TSH, ferritin, vitamin D as indicated.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Women's Hormone Therapy
TSH with free T4.
Refer DEXA when premature estrogen loss.
BP check.
VTE/migraine/cancer history every start.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Women's Hormone Therapy. Mention Fort Lauderdale so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
If Women's Hormone Therapy 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.
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.