Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Emotional eating as a syndrome with a differential
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC treats the psychiatric drivers and medication effects that move weight. This is not a spa weight-loss brand.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Mind-body weight loss still uses A1c.
Sustainable wellness plan = behaviors + labs + meds review.
How Lighthouse Point patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lighthouse Point include The Venetian Isles and Sample Road east of US-1. ZIP codes 33064 map to this service-area page.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lighthouse Point patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
How Wellness & Weight Management is structured
Sleep, shift work, and Lighthouse Point food access.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Involve family only with consent.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
Privacy around weighing.
Sleep screen.
Refer if medically unstable restriction.
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
Lighthouse Point FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Walk-in?
No.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Do you offer IV weight loss?
No.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Do you offer pharmacogenetic testing?
Yes. We offer pharmacogenetic (GeneSight) testing to determine which psychiatric medications are most likely to be effective for your specific genetic makeup, reducing trial-and-error in medication selection.
What makes your evaluations comprehensive?
Our initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes and include clinical assessment, review of functional lab options, hormone screening discussion, and a personalized treatment plan — not a 15-minute med check.
DSM-5-TR framing for affordable wellness coaching
Body image distress with medical risk.
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
Patients asking for GLP-1 who also have a psych history.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
After Wellness & Weight Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.