Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychotropic weight gain: a medical problem
We will refer to nutrition and therapy. We will not pretend a 20-minute visit replaces both.
Wellness & Weight Management for Pembroke Pines patients
Exercise and mental health: start at a dose depression can survive.
Wellness weight loss on this site means psychiatric-metabolic care, not a boot camp.
Access from Pembroke Pines
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Pembroke Pines patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Pembroke Pines 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.
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PMDD carb cravings called lack of discipline.
What we rule in — and rule out
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
affordable wellness coaching still needs screening.
How Wellness & Weight Management is structured
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Involve family only with consent.
Sleep, shift work, and Pembroke Pines food access.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
Privacy around weighing.
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Clinical FAQ
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
How far is the office?
12 minutes from Pembroke Pines.
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.
Affordable coaching URL?
Retained slug. This is not cheap coaching.
How close are you to Pembroke Pines?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from central Pembroke Pines via Pines Boulevard or Sheridan Street. We also offer telehealth for maximum convenience.
Do you serve Century Village Pembroke Pines?
Yes, we serve many patients from Century Village and specialize in age-related mood changes, medication management for seniors, and hormone therapy.
Next step
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Pembroke Pines so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Wellness & Weight Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.