Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Binge-eating and night-eating on a problem list
GLP-1 medications have GI, gallbladder, and lean-mass considerations plus psychiatric comorbidity.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Hormone weight loss is a maybe after labs — not a product name.
IV weight support is not an indication we treat with drips.
Access from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
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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.
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.
You fear GLP-1 because of online panic, or you want it as a personality fix.
Clinical FAQ
Do you prescribe GLP-1s?
When medically appropriate and after eating-disorder screening. Not as a cosmetic product.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
Walk-in?
No.
Crisis / medical instability?
ER. Especially with restriction and electrolyte risk.
Do you offer IV weight loss?
No.
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.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
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.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Do not start a crash diet in active eating disorder.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
Refer if medically unstable restriction.
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Privacy around weighing.
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
How Wellness & Weight Management is structured
Sleep, shift work, and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea food access.
Do not start a crash diet in active eating disorder.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Involve family only with consent.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Wellness & Weight Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.