Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Perimenopause psychiatry serving Broward County
Lighthouse Point patients can complete counseling by Florida telehealth; some exams and procedures cannot.
Clinical scope of Women's Hormone Therapy in Broward County
PMDD hormone treatment starts by confirming luteal-phase timing with a symptom diary when possible.
Libido workup is medical, not moral.
Clinical FAQ
Crisis?
988 or ER. Especially for postpartum psychosis.
Do you do pellets?
We do not run a pellet-first model. If a GYN uses them, we still require a psychiatric formulation.
Do you help with libido?
We evaluate causes, including SSRI effects and endocrine factors. No guaranteed outcome.
Is this anti-aging?
No.
Is bioidentical safer?
Bioidentical describes structure. Risk depends on dose, route, and your history — not the marketing word.
Are you a gynecologist?
No. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is a PMHNP-BC providing hormone-informed psychiatric care.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Women's Hormone Therapy
Order labs that could change the plan.
Write the plan so the patient can repeat the risks.
Refer to emergency care for postpartum psychosis or severe SI.
Telehealth for counseling; office or GYN for procedures.
How Lighthouse Point patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lighthouse Point presentations. Women's Hormone Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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Stop or change a hormone if mood destabilizes and the timeline fits.
Review contraindications to estrogen.
Monitoring and safety in Women's Hormone Therapy
Do not exceed physiologic replacement as a mood experiment.
Lactation: pump/dump or compatible med list.
No pellet-only practice.
VTE/migraine/cancer history every start.
DSM-5-TR framing for PMDD hormone treatment
Postpartum mood or anxiety needing medical evaluation.
Premature hypoestrogenism needing specialist collaboration.
Contraindication counseling itself can be the visit goal.
PMDD hormone treatment still requires a visit.
Book Women's Hormone Therapy
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Women's Hormone Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Women's Hormone Therapy can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.