Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Bioidentical is a chemistry word — still needs a chart
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC treats psychiatric syndromes that track with reproductive transitions. HRT is coordinated, not sold as a personality upgrade.
Clinical scope of Women's Hormone Therapy in Broward County
Libido workup is medical, not moral.
Brain fog has a differential; estradiol is one line, not the only line.
Clinical FAQ
Do you treat postpartum depression?
We evaluate and treat. Postpartum psychosis is an emergency.
Can this be telehealth?
Counseling and some follow-up, if you are in Florida. Procedures and some exams cannot.
Crisis?
988 or ER. Especially for postpartum psychosis.
Can HRT replace my antidepressant?
Sometimes mood improves when sleep and vasomotor symptoms improve. Sometimes you still need a psychotropic. We do not promise a swap.
Will you check thyroid?
Yes when the history fits. Fatigue and mood are not 'just estrogen' by default.
What about breast cancer risk?
We discuss it. Personal history may require oncology/GYN before estrogen.
Can I do all appointments via telehealth?
After an initial evaluation (which we recommend in-person for the most thorough assessment), most follow-up appointments can be conducted via our secure telehealth platform.
How do you ensure privacy?
All appointments and records are HIPAA-compliant. Telehealth sessions use encrypted video, and we never share patient information without explicit consent.
Monitoring and safety in Women's Hormone Therapy
VTE/migraine/cancer history every start.
Postpartum: screen for psychosis.
Lactation: pump/dump or compatible med list.
Do not exceed physiologic replacement as a mood experiment.
What we rule in — and rule out
Patients who want a second opinion on a pellet clinic plan.
PMDD meeting diagnostic timing.
Vasomotor symptoms wrecking sleep and daytime function.
Surgical menopause with mood destabilization.
How Women's Hormone Therapy is structured
Stop or change a hormone if mood destabilizes and the timeline fits.
Review contraindications to estrogen.
Do not start estrogen and a new antidepressant on the same day without a reason.
Discuss mammography and cervical screening as primary-care tasks we will not skip mentioning.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Hillsboro Beach include The barrier-island residential strip along A1A. ZIP codes 33062 map to this service-area page.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Women's Hormone Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Stop or change a hormone if mood destabilizes and the timeline fits.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Book Women's Hormone Therapy
After Women's Hormone Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.