Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
HRT counseling that includes VTE, breast, and mood risk
Walk-in HRT is not how this clinic works. Hormone decisions follow labs and a history.
Clinical scope of Women's Hormone Therapy in Broward County
Thyroid and HRT overlap: check TSH before attributing everything to estradiol.
Affordable estrogen URLs are retained; not a discount promise.
Clinical FAQ
Can HRT replace my antidepressant?
Sometimes mood improves when sleep and vasomotor symptoms improve. Sometimes you still need a psychotropic. We do not promise a swap.
Can I refuse HRT?
Yes.
Crisis?
988 or ER. Especially for postpartum psychosis.
What about breast cancer risk?
We discuss it. Personal history may require oncology/GYN before estrogen.
What is PMDD?
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis with symptoms in the luteal phase that remit after menses. Timing matters.
How close is the office?
About 28 minutes from Margate.
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.
How Margate patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Margate presentations. Women's Hormone Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Reassess at a short interval because perimenopause is not a static lab value.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Postpartum: screen for psychosis.
BP check.
Emergency precautions for chest pain/neuro deficits on estrogen.
Bipolar screen before unopposed-feeling antidepressant plans.
Access from Margate
Margate sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Women's Hormone Therapy when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Margate presentations. Women's Hormone Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Postpartum depression was minimized as adjustment.
What we rule in — and rule out
Postpartum mood or anxiety needing medical evaluation.
Thyroid disease as a co-indication for labs, not a DIY HRT start.
Patients who want a second opinion on a pellet clinic plan.
Not indicated as anti-aging retail.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If Women's Hormone Therapy is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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.