Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Wellness consults that still use DSM-5-TR when an eating disorder is present
GLP-1 medications have GI, gallbladder, and lean-mass considerations plus psychiatric comorbidity.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Top-rated language ignored.
Mind-body weight loss still uses A1c.
What we rule in — and rule out
PMDD-related intake changes.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
Body image distress with medical risk.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Eating-disorder screen every new patient in this service line.
Refer if medically unstable restriction.
Sleep screen.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Lauderhill FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
How far is the office?
18 minutes from Lauderhill.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Supplements?
Only if evidence and safety support them. No mystery stacks.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderhill presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
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.
If Wellness & Weight Management 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.