Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
walk-in weight management without a shame script
Holistic is not a synonym for untested supplements.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Stress eating and emotional eating still get a differential (binge-eating disorder vs situational).
Nutrition psych weight is the overlap of intake patterns and DSM-5-TR diagnoses.
What we do not do
We will not outperform a registered dietitian at meal planning — we will refer.
Spa weight loss sells photos. We sell a problem list.
Bariatric programs are partners, not competitors, when BMI and comorbidity say so.
Hollywood FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
Supplements?
Only if evidence and safety support them. No mystery stacks.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Involve family only with consent.
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Indications and differentials
Patients asking for GLP-1 who also have a psych history.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Body image distress with medical risk.
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Privacy around weighing.
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
No IV for weight loss.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Stressors we document in Hollywood
Alcohol calories and mood were separated in two different clinics.
You commute 0 minutes and eat in the car; the plan assumed a leisurely kitchen.
IV vitamin drips promised fat loss.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If Wellness & Weight Management 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.
Request a Wellness & Weight Management visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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.