Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Libido, sleep, and hot flashes documented as symptoms, not slogans
Brain fog has a differential: sleep apnea, ADHD, depression, B12, thyroid, estradiol fluctuation.
What Women's Hormone Therapy actually includes
Thyroid and HRT overlap: check TSH before attributing everything to estradiol.
Postpartum hormone therapy is not a substitute for postpartum depression/psychosis protocols.
Parking, hours, and video visits
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Plantation. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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.
Complete psychiatric evaluation standards (safety, bipolar screen, substances).
Document lactation plans.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33311, 33313, 33317, 33322
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Plantation. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Women's Hormone Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
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.
A GYN and a psychiatrist do not share labs.
Indications and differentials
Surgical menopause with mood destabilization.
PMDD meeting diagnostic timing.
Thyroid disease as a co-indication for labs, not a DIY HRT start.
Not indicated to treat breast cancer.
From intake to follow-up: Women's Hormone Therapy
Write the plan so the patient can repeat the risks.
Stop or change a hormone if mood destabilizes and the timeline fits.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Reassess at a short interval because perimenopause is not a static lab value.
Clinical FAQ
Can this be telehealth?
Counseling and some follow-up, if you are in Florida. Procedures and some exams cannot.
Crisis?
988 or ER. Especially for postpartum psychosis.
Is bioidentical safer?
Bioidentical describes structure. Risk depends on dose, route, and your history — not the marketing word.
Do you treat postpartum depression?
We evaluate and treat. Postpartum psychosis is an emergency.
Is brain fog always menopause?
No. Sleep, ADHD, depression, B12, and thyroid are on the list.
Do leftover affordable URLs mean cheap estrogen?
No.
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.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.
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.