Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Perimenopause psychiatry serving Broward County
Postpartum mood is time-sensitive. This page is not a substitute for emergency obstetric or psychiatric care.
What Women's Hormone Therapy actually includes
Progesterone therapy can help some sleep/anxiety pictures and worsen others — that is why follow-up exists.
Perimenopause HRT decisions require a history of cycles, vasomotor symptoms, and psychiatric syndromes.
From intake to follow-up: Women's Hormone Therapy
Review contraindications to estrogen.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Refer to emergency care for postpartum psychosis or severe SI.
Stop or change a hormone if mood destabilizes and the timeline fits.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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Pompano Beach 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.
Shared decision: HRT, psychotropic, both, or neither.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Clinical FAQ
Do you help with libido?
We evaluate causes, including SSRI effects and endocrine factors. No guaranteed outcome.
What is PMDD?
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis with symptoms in the luteal phase that remit after menses. Timing matters.
Is this anti-aging?
No.
What about breast cancer risk?
We discuss it. Personal history may require oncology/GYN before estrogen.
Do leftover affordable URLs mean cheap estrogen?
No.
What labs?
Individualized: estradiol, progesterone, FSH, TSH, ferritin, vitamin D as indicated.
What insurance do you accept for Pompano Beach patients?
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United, and more. Call (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Can you prescribe medication at the first appointment?
After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, Dr. Chatelier may recommend medication as part of your treatment plan. Initial evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes to ensure we understand your complete picture.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
Pompano Beach (Broward County) has about 112,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from Pompano Beach Pier and the Atlantic Boulevard corridor.
ZIP 33060 is the lead postal code listed for Pompano Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Weight change at menopause was blamed on willpower.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated when VTE or estrogen-sensitive cancer history blocks estrogen without oncology input.
Not indicated as anti-aging retail.
Postpartum mood or anxiety needing medical evaluation.
Perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms with psychiatric comorbidity.
Book Women's Hormone Therapy
Request a Women's Hormone Therapy visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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.