Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Postpartum and perimenopausal mood evaluation
Thyroid disorders mimic perimenopause. TSH with free T4 is not optional when the story fits.
Clinical scope of Women's Hormone Therapy in Broward County
Perimenopause HRT decisions require a history of cycles, vasomotor symptoms, and psychiatric syndromes.
Menopause mood care screens unipolar vs bipolar vs sleep-loss secondary mood.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Women's Hormone Therapy
Can I refuse HRT?
Yes.
How close is the office?
About 28 minutes from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Do you treat postpartum depression?
We evaluate and treat. Postpartum psychosis is an emergency.
Do you work with my OB/GYN?
With consent.
Is brain fog always menopause?
No. Sleep, ADHD, depression, B12, and thyroid are on the list.
Is this anti-aging?
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.
From intake to follow-up: Women's Hormone Therapy
Shared decision: HRT, psychotropic, both, or neither.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Document lactation plans.
Telehealth for counseling; office or GYN for procedures.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Women's Hormone Therapy 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.
Document lactation plans.
Do not start estrogen and a new antidepressant on the same day without a reason.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as anti-aging retail.
Thyroid disease as a co-indication for labs, not a DIY HRT start.
Vasomotor symptoms wrecking sleep and daytime function.
Patients who want a second opinion on a pellet clinic plan.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Postpartum: screen for psychosis.
VTE/migraine/cancer history every start.
Bipolar screen before unopposed-feeling antidepressant plans.
Informed consent stored.
Next step
Start with one thorough Women's Hormone Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
If Women's Hormone Therapy 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.