Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Weight and mood care in Margate
GLP-1 medications have GI, gallbladder, and lean-mass considerations plus psychiatric comorbidity.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Booking a wellness consult is booking a clinical visit.
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Labs as indicated.
Indications and differentials
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Metabolic syndrome plus psychiatric illness.
Margate FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Affordable coaching URL?
Retained slug. This is not cheap coaching.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Do you treat older adults from Margate?
Yes. We specialize in mood changes related to aging, medication management for complex cases, and hormone replacement therapy for both men and women experiencing age-related hormonal decline.
What's the best way to reach you from Margate?
Drive time is about 25 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. Many Margate patients choose telehealth for routine follow-ups and in-person visits for initial evaluations.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
Sleep screen.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
Eating-disorder screen every new patient in this service line.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33063, 33068, 33093
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Margate patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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Margate (Broward County) has about 58,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from Margate Community Center and the Coconut Creek Parkway edge.
Sleep apnea untreated, scale blamed.
Next step
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Wellness & Weight Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Margate so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.