Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Perimenopause psychiatry serving Broward County
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients can complete counseling by Florida telehealth; some exams and procedures cannot.
What Women's Hormone Therapy actually includes
Progesterone therapy can help some sleep/anxiety pictures and worsen others — that is why follow-up exists.
Postpartum hormone therapy is not a substitute for postpartum depression/psychosis protocols.
Visit flow for Women's Hormone Therapy
Do not start estrogen and a new antidepressant on the same day without a reason.
Refer to emergency care for postpartum psychosis or severe SI.
Review contraindications to estrogen.
Set monitoring: bleeding, mood scales, BP, labs.
What we rule in — and rule out
SSRI sexual dysfunction plus a hormone question.
Surgical menopause with mood destabilization.
Patients who want a second opinion on a pellet clinic plan.
Perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms with psychiatric comorbidity.
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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Write the plan so the patient can repeat the risks.
Refer to emergency care for postpartum psychosis or severe SI.
Clinical FAQ
Do you prescribe HRT?
When indicated after history, labs, and risk counseling, and often in coordination with GYN. This is not a pellet mill.
Is this anti-aging?
No.
Can HRT replace my antidepressant?
Sometimes mood improves when sleep and vasomotor symptoms improve. Sometimes you still need a psychotropic. We do not promise a swap.
Is bioidentical safer?
Bioidentical describes structure. Risk depends on dose, route, and your history — not the marketing word.
How close is the office?
About 28 minutes from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Are you a gynecologist?
No. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is a PMHNP-BC providing hormone-informed psychiatric care.
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 (Broward County) has about 6,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef and pedestrian village.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Women's Hormone Therapy when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
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 promised bioidentical means risk-free.
Book Women's Hormone Therapy
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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Women's Hormone Therapy 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.