Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Sleep, cortisol clues, and the scale
GLP-1 medications have GI, gallbladder, and lean-mass considerations plus psychiatric comorbidity.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Self-esteem weight care without medical screening is incomplete.
Functional weight testing is hypothesis-driven, not a catalog of 80 biomarkers.
Protocol elements we do not skip
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
Alcohol quantification.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33308
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.
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.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Wellness & Weight Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Night eating after insomnia from SSRIs.
Clinical FAQ
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
How far is the office?
28 minutes from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Affordable coaching URL?
Retained slug. This is not cheap coaching.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
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.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
DSM-5-TR framing for body confidence program
Second opinion after a spa program.
Patients asking for GLP-1 who also have a psych history.
Binge-eating or night-eating.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Next step
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Lauderdale-by-the-Sea so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Wellness & Weight Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.