Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Bone, brain, and mood: what we can and cannot claim
Estrogen and progesterone affect serotonin and sleep architecture. That is physiology, not a guarantee that HRT will replace an antidepressant.
What Women's Hormone Therapy actually includes
Menopause mood care screens unipolar vs bipolar vs sleep-loss secondary mood.
Best menopause HRT is the regimen whose risks you understood.
Plantation FAQs for Women's Hormone Therapy
What is PMDD?
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis with symptoms in the luteal phase that remit after menses. Timing matters.
What labs?
Individualized: estradiol, progesterone, FSH, TSH, ferritin, vitamin D as indicated.
Do you work with my OB/GYN?
With consent.
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.
Do leftover affordable URLs mean cheap estrogen?
No.
Can progesterone worsen mood?
Yes in some patients. Tell us; we change the plan.
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 15-20 minutes from Plantation via 595 or Broward Boulevard. Telehealth is also available for follow-up appointments.
Do you take a functional approach to psychiatry?
Yes. Beyond traditional medication management, we investigate root causes including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutritional deficiencies — an approach Plantation patients particularly value.
Indications and differentials
Premature hypoestrogenism needing specialist collaboration.
Not indicated as anti-aging retail.
best menopause HRT still requires a visit.
Postpartum mood or anxiety needing medical evaluation.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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Plantation (Broward County) has about 92,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Westfield Broward and the University Drive medical corridor.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Refer to emergency care for postpartum psychosis or severe SI.
How Women's Hormone Therapy is structured
Order labs that could change the plan.
Refer to emergency care for postpartum psychosis or severe SI.
Set monitoring: bleeding, mood scales, BP, labs.
Telehealth for counseling; office or GYN for procedures.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Lactation: pump/dump or compatible med list.
No pellet-only practice.
VTE/migraine/cancer history every start.
Drug-interaction check with psychotropics.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Women's Hormone Therapy so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Women's Hormone Therapy. Mention Plantation so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.