Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Women's HRT from a PMHNP-BC medical home
Estrogen and progesterone affect serotonin and sleep architecture. That is physiology, not a guarantee that HRT will replace an antidepressant.
Clinical scope of Women's Hormone Therapy in Broward County
Low estrogen is a lab and a syndrome, not a marketing category.
Walk-in HRT URLs are retained; care is scheduled.
Visit flow for Women's Hormone Therapy
Telehealth for counseling; office or GYN for procedures.
Set monitoring: bleeding, mood scales, BP, labs.
Reassess at a short interval because perimenopause is not a static lab value.
Order labs that could change the plan.
Protocol elements we do not skip
BP check.
Bipolar screen before unopposed-feeling antidepressant plans.
Pregnancy test when relevant before hormones.
Lactation: pump/dump or compatible med list.
What we rule in — and rule out
Contraindication counseling itself can be the visit goal.
PMDD meeting diagnostic timing.
Not indicated as anti-aging retail.
Not indicated when VTE or estrogen-sensitive cancer history blocks estrogen without oncology input.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33060, 33062, 33064, 33069
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Pompano Beach include Old Pompano, Cresthaven, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33060, 33062, 33064, 33069 map to this service-area page.
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.
Irregular bleeding was attributed to stress.
Clinical FAQ
What about breast cancer risk?
We discuss it. Personal history may require oncology/GYN before estrogen.
Do you work with my OB/GYN?
With consent.
Crisis?
988 or ER. Especially for postpartum psychosis.
Do you help with libido?
We evaluate causes, including SSRI effects and endocrine factors. No guaranteed outcome.
Do leftover affordable URLs mean cheap estrogen?
No.
Are you a gynecologist?
No. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is a PMHNP-BC providing hormone-informed psychiatric care.
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.
Book Women's Hormone Therapy
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Women's Hormone Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.