Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Sleep, cortisol clues, and the scale
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC treats the psychiatric drivers and medication effects that move weight. This is not a spa weight-loss brand.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Booking a wellness consult is booking a clinical visit.
Sustainable wellness plan = behaviors + labs + meds review.
How Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients actually get here
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.
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.
Involve family only with consent.
Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
Clinical FAQ
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
How far is the office?
28 minutes from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Document why a requested product was refused.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
DSM-5-TR framing for exercise mental health
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Patients who want monitoring, not a challenge.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Wellness & Weight Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.