Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Perimenopause psychiatry serving Broward County
Brain fog has a differential: sleep apnea, ADHD, depression, B12, thyroid, estradiol fluctuation.
What Women's Hormone Therapy actually includes
Progesterone therapy can help some sleep/anxiety pictures and worsen others — that is why follow-up exists.
Menopause mood care screens unipolar vs bipolar vs sleep-loss secondary mood.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Women's Hormone Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Document lactation plans.
Stop or change a hormone if mood destabilizes and the timeline fits.
Indications and differentials
Surgical menopause with mood destabilization.
Vasomotor symptoms wrecking sleep and daytime function.
libido HRT women still requires a visit.
Patients who want a second opinion on a pellet clinic plan.
Protocol elements we do not skip
BP check.
Do not exceed physiologic replacement as a mood experiment.
Lactation: pump/dump or compatible med list.
Pregnancy test when relevant before hormones.
Questions we hear about Women's Hormone Therapy
What labs?
Individualized: estradiol, progesterone, FSH, TSH, ferritin, vitamin D as indicated.
Are you a gynecologist?
No. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is a PMHNP-BC providing hormone-informed psychiatric care.
Is brain fog always menopause?
No. Sleep, ADHD, depression, B12, and thyroid are on the list.
Do leftover affordable URLs mean cheap estrogen?
No.
Can progesterone worsen mood?
Yes in some patients. Tell us; we change the plan.
Is this anti-aging?
No.
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.
How Women's Hormone Therapy is structured
Complete psychiatric evaluation standards (safety, bipolar screen, substances).
Map the menstrual, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopausal timeline onto the mood timeline.
Write the plan so the patient can repeat the risks.
Document lactation plans.
Book Women's Hormone Therapy
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.
Start with one thorough Women's Hormone Therapy 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.