Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-informed weight care, not a detox
Miramar food environment (shift work, late restaurants, hurricane stockpiling) is history, not moral failure.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Hormone weight loss is a maybe after labs — not a product name.
Access from Miramar
Miramar sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Wellness & Weight Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Miramar include Silver Shores, Riviera Isles, and the Miramar Parkway corridor. ZIP codes 33023, 33025, 33027, 33029 map to this service-area page.
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You were discharged from a weight program for 'noncompliance' during a depressive episode.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Miramar presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Wellness & Weight Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Involve family only with consent.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
DSM-5-TR framing for self-esteem weight care
self-esteem weight care still needs screening.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Binge-eating or night-eating.
Second opinion after a spa program.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Eating-disorder screen every new patient in this service line.
Refer if medically unstable restriction.
Questions we hear about Wellness & Weight Management
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Do you understand Caribbean mental health perspectives?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural nuances that affect mental health care in Caribbean communities. We provide culturally sensitive psychiatric treatment.
Is your office accessible from Miramar?
Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from Miramar via Miramar Parkway. We also offer telehealth appointments for added convenience.
Next step
After Wellness & Weight Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
If Wellness & Weight Management 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.
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.