Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Emotional eating as a syndrome with a differential
Holistic is not a synonym for untested supplements.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Hormone weight loss is a maybe after labs — not a product name.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Privacy around weighing.
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
A1c/lipids/TSH as indicated.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Hollywood FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
How far is the office?
0 minutes from Hollywood.
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
How Wellness & Weight Management is structured
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Do not start a crash diet in active eating disorder.
Labs as indicated.
DSM-5-TR framing for sleep weight wellness
sleep weight wellness still needs screening.
Body image distress with medical risk.
Binge-eating or night-eating.
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
What we do not do
Bariatric programs are partners, not competitors, when BMI and comorbidity say so.
Punishment exercise vs graded activity.
Coaching without licensure is not this page.
Stressors we document in Hollywood
Insulin resistance never measured.
Weight was used as a vital sign of your worth in clinic.
Self-esteem work without treating binge-eating disorder.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Wellness & Weight Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management 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.