Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychotropic weight gain: a medical problem
Leftover coaching/affordable slugs are not our clinical method.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Sustainable wellness plan = behaviors + labs + meds review.
Exercise and mental health: start at a dose depression can survive.
Clinical FAQ
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Affordable coaching URL?
Retained slug. This is not cheap coaching.
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Walk-in?
No.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
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
No untested supplement stacks.
Eating-disorder screen every new patient in this service line.
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
DSM-5-TR framing for sleep weight wellness
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
Body image distress with medical risk.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Patients asking for GLP-1 who also have a psych history.
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.
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Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Labs as indicated.
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Involve family only with consent.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
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.
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.