Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Weight and mood care in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Thyroid, sleep apnea, and insulin resistance are medical, not 'mindset.'
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Mind-body weight loss still uses A1c.
Functional weight testing is hypothesis-driven, not a catalog of 80 biomarkers.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Clinical FAQ
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Walk-in?
No.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
How far is the office?
28 minutes from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
ZIP 33308 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Alcohol calories and mood were separated in two different clinics.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Eating-disorder screen every new patient in this service line.
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
Document why a requested product was refused.
DSM-5-TR framing for best mind body weight loss
Body image distress with medical risk.
Not indicated as IV slimming.
PMDD-related intake changes.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Wellness & Weight Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.