Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Wellness consults that still use DSM-5-TR when an eating disorder is present
Thyroid, sleep apnea, and insulin resistance are medical, not 'mindset.'
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Holistic weight care means whole-person, not unregulated.
Walk-in weight management leftover slug: we schedule.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Sleep screen.
A1c/lipids/TSH as indicated.
No untested supplement stacks.
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
Clinical FAQ
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Will you weigh me every visit?
Only if it is clinically useful and not harmful to your eating-disorder recovery.
Do you prescribe GLP-1s?
When medically appropriate and after eating-disorder screening. Not as a cosmetic product.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Sleep, shift work, and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea food access.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
How Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC practices Wellness & Weight Management
When Wellness & Weight Management overlaps with psychotherapy needs, the practice coordinates with therapists rather than replacing weekly therapy. Medication and psychotherapy have different mechanisms and both may be indicated.
Crisis care is not provided after hours. Wellness & Weight Management patients in acute danger are directed to 988 or an emergency department. Ongoing care resumes after medical stabilization.
Hormone-informed psychiatry means estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol are considered when the history for Wellness & Weight Management points there — not as a default panel on every patient.
DSM-5-TR framing for Wellness & Weight Management
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
Binge-eating or night-eating.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.