Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Weight and mood care in Lauderhill
Binge-eating disorder, night eating, and restriction/binge cycles need a higher-level-of-care decision sometimes. Outpatient coaching is not enough then.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Affordable coaching leftover slug: this is medical care.
DSM-5-TR framing for affordable wellness coaching
Not indicated as IV slimming.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33311, 33313, 33319
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderhill presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Lauderhill 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.
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderhill. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
You gained 40 pounds on an antipsychotic and were told to try harder.
How Lauderhill patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderhill include Inverrary, the 441 commercial spine, and central Lauderhill. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33319 map to this service-area page.
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderhill. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
How Wellness & Weight Management is structured
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Labs as indicated.
Do not start a crash diet in active eating disorder.
Lauderhill FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Do you prescribe GLP-1s?
When medically appropriate and after eating-disorder screening. Not as a cosmetic product.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Does Dr. Chatelier understand Caribbean cultural views on mental health?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural perspectives on mental health common in Caribbean communities. She provides respectful, culturally aware psychiatric care.
How far is Lauderhill from your office?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 20 minutes from Lauderhill via University Drive or 441. Telehealth is available for patients who prefer virtual visits.
Next step
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Wellness & Weight Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Wellness & Weight Management, 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.