Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Weight and mood care in Lighthouse Point
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
Booking a wellness consult is booking a clinical visit.
Hormone weight loss is a maybe after labs — not a product name.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Medication list vs weight curve.
Privacy around weighing.
Document why a requested product was refused.
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
How Wellness & Weight Management is structured
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Involve family only with consent.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
DSM-5-TR framing for sustainable wellness plan
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
PMDD-related intake changes.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
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Lighthouse Point (Broward County) has about 10,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 32 minutes from Lighthouse Point Yacht Club and the Venetian Waterway.
Lighthouse Point 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.
Trauma history drives restriction then binge, and nobody asked.
Questions we hear about Wellness & Weight Management
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
How far is the office?
32 minutes from Lighthouse Point.
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Affordable coaching URL?
Retained slug. This is not cheap coaching.
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.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.
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.