Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
HRT counseling that includes VTE, breast, and mood risk
Hot flashes can wreck sleep, which then wrecks mood. We treat the chain, not a single token.
What Women's Hormone Therapy actually includes
Libido workup is medical, not moral.
Bone health is endocrinology plus lifestyle; we do not sell miracle density from a blog.
Visit flow for Women's Hormone Therapy
Order labs that could change the plan.
Document lactation plans.
Do not start estrogen and a new antidepressant on the same day without a reason.
Map the menstrual, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopausal timeline onto the mood timeline.
Plantation FAQs for Women's Hormone Therapy
Can I refuse HRT?
Yes.
Are you a gynecologist?
No. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is a PMHNP-BC providing hormone-informed psychiatric care.
How close is the office?
About 18 minutes from Plantation.
Crisis?
988 or ER. Especially for postpartum psychosis.
Do you prescribe HRT?
When indicated after history, labs, and risk counseling, and often in coordination with GYN. This is not a pellet mill.
Is brain fog always menopause?
No. Sleep, ADHD, depression, B12, and thyroid are on the list.
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.
How Plantation patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Plantation include Plantation Acres, Jacaranda, and the Broward Boulevard professional district. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33317, 33322 map to this service-area page.
Plantation 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.
Reassess at a short interval because perimenopause is not a static lab value.
Review contraindications to estrogen.
18-minute path to the Hollywood office
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Plantation include Plantation Acres, Jacaranda, and the Broward Boulevard professional district. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33317, 33322 map to this service-area page.
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Plantation presentations. Women's Hormone Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
A hormone clinic ignored your lithium or tamoxifen.
Monitoring and safety in Women's Hormone Therapy
Pregnancy test when relevant before hormones.
Postpartum: screen for psychosis.
Bleeding on HRT = GYN, not 'watch forever.'
Lactation: pump/dump or compatible med list.
Book Women's Hormone Therapy
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.
Start with one thorough Women's Hormone Therapy 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.