Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GLP-1 questions inside a psychiatric chart
IV drips are not a weight-loss indication. We will say no.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Top-rated language ignored.
Body confidence program language in old URLs still leads to a medical visit.
Indications and differentials
Second opinion after a spa program.
sustainable wellness plan still needs screening.
Binge-eating or night-eating.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Protocol elements we do not skip
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
No IV for weight loss.
Eating-disorder screen every new patient in this service line.
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
How Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients actually get here
{access}. That access pattern is why Wellness & Weight Management for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
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.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
Questions we hear about Wellness & Weight Management
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Crisis / medical instability?
ER. Especially with restriction and electrolyte risk.
Walk-in?
No.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
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.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
{access}. That access pattern is why Wellness & Weight Management for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
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.
Functional testing was a $2,000 uninterpretable panel.
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.
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.