Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Sustainable plans measured in behaviors and labs, not before/after photos
Leftover coaching/affordable slugs are not our clinical method.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
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.
Clinical FAQ
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Do you prescribe GLP-1s?
When medically appropriate and after eating-disorder screening. Not as a cosmetic product.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Can North Miami Beach residents use your Hollywood office?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from North Miami Beach via I-95. We also offer telehealth for routine medication management and follow-up appointments.
Do you understand immigration-related mental health challenges?
Yes. We see many patients dealing with adjustment stress, anxiety related to immigration experiences, and intergenerational trauma. Our evaluations consider these cultural and social factors alongside clinical symptoms.
Indications and differentials
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Body image distress with medical risk.
Binge-eating or night-eating.
Metabolic syndrome plus psychiatric illness.
How North Miami Beach patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in North Miami Beach include Eastern Shores, Fulford, and the U.S. 1 commercial strip. ZIP codes 33160, 33162, 33169, 33179 map to this service-area page.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in North Miami Beach presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Do not start a crash diet in active eating disorder.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
Sleep screen.
Refer if medically unstable restriction.
Privacy around weighing.
Alcohol quantification.
How Wellness & Weight Management is structured
Do not start a crash diet in active eating disorder.
Sleep, shift work, and North Miami Beach food access.
Involve family only with consent.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
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.
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.