Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
HRT counseling that includes VTE, breast, and mood risk
Brain fog has a differential: sleep apnea, ADHD, depression, B12, thyroid, estradiol fluctuation.
Clinical scope of Women's Hormone Therapy in Broward County
Low estrogen is a lab and a syndrome, not a marketing category.
Postpartum hormone therapy is not a substitute for postpartum depression/psychosis protocols.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Lactation: pump/dump or compatible med list.
Pregnancy test when relevant before hormones.
VTE/migraine/cancer history every start.
Bleeding on HRT = GYN, not 'watch forever.'
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Women's Hormone Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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Set monitoring: bleeding, mood scales, BP, labs.
Stop or change a hormone if mood destabilizes and the timeline fits.
Indications and differentials
Patients who want a second opinion on a pellet clinic plan.
Premature hypoestrogenism needing specialist collaboration.
Not indicated as sole treatment of bipolar I mania.
Thyroid disease as a co-indication for labs, not a DIY HRT start.
Visit flow for Women's Hormone Therapy
Write the plan so the patient can repeat the risks.
Review contraindications to estrogen.
Complete psychiatric evaluation standards (safety, bipolar screen, substances).
Do not start estrogen and a new antidepressant on the same day without a reason.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Women's Hormone Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
You were refused antidepressants 'because it's just hormones.'
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Request a Women's Hormone Therapy 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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Women's Hormone Therapy, 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.