Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-informed care near Pompano Beach Pier and the Atlantic Boulevard corridor
Estrogen and progesterone affect serotonin and sleep architecture. That is physiology, not a guarantee that HRT will replace an antidepressant.
Women's Hormone Therapy for Pompano Beach patients
Top-rated language is ignored. Risk counseling is the product.
Progesterone therapy can help some sleep/anxiety pictures and worsen others — that is why follow-up exists.
What we rule in — and rule out
Postpartum mood or anxiety needing medical evaluation.
Not indicated as sole treatment of bipolar I mania.
PMDD meeting diagnostic timing.
bone health HRT still requires a visit.
How Women's Hormone Therapy is structured
Write the plan so the patient can repeat the risks.
Complete psychiatric evaluation standards (safety, bipolar screen, substances).
Coordinate with GYN/PCP.
Document lactation plans.
Pompano Beach FAQs for Women's Hormone Therapy
Do you treat postpartum depression?
We evaluate and treat. Postpartum psychosis is an emergency.
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.
Is this anti-aging?
No.
Do you work with my OB/GYN?
With consent.
What is PMDD?
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis with symptoms in the luteal phase that remit after menses. Timing matters.
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.
How Pompano Beach patients actually get here
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.
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.
Coordinate with GYN/PCP.
Review contraindications to estrogen.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Bleeding on HRT = GYN, not 'watch forever.'
Emergency precautions for chest pain/neuro deficits on estrogen.
Bipolar screen before unopposed-feeling antidepressant plans.
Pregnancy test when relevant before hormones.
Next step
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 Pompano Beach 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.