Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
IV 'weight support' marketing vs actual indications
We will refer to nutrition and therapy. We will not pretend a 20-minute visit replaces both.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Wellness weight loss on this site means psychiatric-metabolic care, not a boot camp.
Mind-body weight loss still uses A1c.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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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.
Labs as indicated.
Sleep, shift work, and Lauderhill food access.
What we rule in — and rule out
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Binge-eating or night-eating.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
Lauderhill FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Affordable coaching URL?
Retained slug. This is not cheap coaching.
Walk-in?
No.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
How far is the office?
18 minutes from Lauderhill.
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
A1c/lipids/TSH as indicated.
Refer if medically unstable restriction.
No IV for weight loss.
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33311, 33313, 33319
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Wellness & Weight Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
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.
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.
You were discharged from a weight program for 'noncompliance' during a depressive episode.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
Request a Wellness & Weight Management 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.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Wellness & Weight Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.