Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional labs when fatigue plus weight plus mood travel together
GLP-1 medications have GI, gallbladder, and lean-mass considerations plus psychiatric comorbidity.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Nutrition psych weight is the overlap of intake patterns and DSM-5-TR diagnoses.
Self-esteem weight care without medical screening is incomplete.
How Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include The A1A village core and the Commercial Boulevard beach approach. ZIP codes 33308 map to this service-area page.
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Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Refer if medically unstable restriction.
Alcohol quantification.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
What we rule in — and rule out
Metabolic syndrome plus psychiatric illness.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
PMDD-related intake changes.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Questions we hear about Wellness & Weight Management
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
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.
Affordable coaching URL?
Retained slug. This is not cheap coaching.
Do you prescribe GLP-1s?
When medically appropriate and after eating-disorder screening. Not as a cosmetic product.
Supplements?
Only if evidence and safety support them. No mystery stacks.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
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.
If Wellness & Weight Management is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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.