Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Bioidentical is a chemistry word — still needs a chart
We order labs when the history of hormone therapy women suggests endocrine contribution. We do not diagnose menopause from a mood adjective.
What Women's Hormone Therapy actually includes
Postpartum hormone therapy is not a substitute for postpartum depression/psychosis protocols.
Female hormone doctor in consumer search often means a prescriber. Here it is a PMHNP-BC coordinating with GYN.
How Women's Hormone Therapy is structured
Telehealth for counseling; office or GYN for procedures.
Complete psychiatric evaluation standards (safety, bipolar screen, substances).
Shared decision: HRT, psychotropic, both, or neither.
Document lactation plans.
What we rule in — and rule out
Postpartum mood or anxiety needing medical evaluation.
Not indicated as sole treatment of bipolar I mania.
Surgical menopause with mood destabilization.
Not indicated when VTE or estrogen-sensitive cancer history blocks estrogen without oncology input.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
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.
Set monitoring: bleeding, mood scales, BP, labs.
Discuss mammography and cervical screening as primary-care tasks we will not skip mentioning.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Do not exceed physiologic replacement as a mood experiment.
Postpartum: screen for psychosis.
Refer DEXA when premature estrogen loss.
BP check.
Questions we hear about Women's Hormone Therapy
Can this be telehealth?
Counseling and some follow-up, if you are in Florida. Procedures and some exams cannot.
Can I refuse HRT?
Yes.
Is brain fog always menopause?
No. Sleep, ADHD, depression, B12, and thyroid are on the list.
Do you do pellets?
We do not run a pellet-first model. If a GYN uses them, we still require a psychiatric formulation.
Will you check thyroid?
Yes when the history fits. Fatigue and mood are not 'just estrogen' by default.
Can progesterone worsen mood?
Yes in some patients. Tell us; we change the plan.
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 Women's Hormone Therapy
Start with one thorough Women's Hormone Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Request a Women's Hormone Therapy 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.