Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Weight and mood care in Margate
Thyroid, sleep apnea, and insulin resistance are medical, not 'mindset.'
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Wellness weight loss on this site means psychiatric-metabolic care, not a boot camp.
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Margate FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Walk-in?
No.
How far is the office?
28 minutes from Margate.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
Affordable coaching URL?
Retained slug. This is not cheap coaching.
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.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Do not start a crash diet in active eating disorder.
Labs as indicated.
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Margate presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Margate include Oriole Gardens, Sunshine Village, and central Margate. ZIP codes 33063, 33068, 33093 map to this service-area page.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Sleep, shift work, and Margate food access.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
No IV for weight loss.
A1c/lipids/TSH as indicated.
Document why a requested product was refused.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
Indications and differentials
book wellness consult still needs screening.
PMDD-related intake changes.
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
Next step
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.
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.