Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychotropic weight gain: a medical problem
Thyroid, sleep apnea, and insulin resistance are medical, not 'mindset.'
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Functional weight testing is hypothesis-driven, not a catalog of 80 biomarkers.
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Wellness & Weight Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Involve family only with consent.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Binge-eating or night-eating.
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Crisis / medical instability?
ER. Especially with restriction and electrolyte risk.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
Eating-disorder screen every new patient in this service line.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Involve family only with consent.
Labs as indicated.
Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.
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.