Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Emotional eating as a syndrome with a differential
We will refer to nutrition and therapy. We will not pretend a 20-minute visit replaces both.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Body confidence program language in old URLs still leads to a medical visit.
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Lighthouse Point FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
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.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
Patients asking for GLP-1 who also have a psych history.
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
ZIP 33064 is the lead postal code listed for Lighthouse Point. 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.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
A1c/lipids/TSH as indicated.
Sleep screen.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Involve family only with consent.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
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.
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.
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.