Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-informed care near Nova Southeastern University and Broward College's Davie campus
We order labs when the history of Women's Hormone Therapy suggests endocrine contribution. We do not diagnose menopause from a mood adjective.
Clinical scope of Women's Hormone Therapy in Broward County
Progesterone therapy can help some sleep/anxiety pictures and worsen others — that is why follow-up exists.
Bioidentical means molecular structure; it does not mean unregulated or safer by default.
From intake to follow-up: Women's Hormone Therapy
Complete psychiatric evaluation standards (safety, bipolar screen, substances).
Reassess at a short interval because perimenopause is not a static lab value.
Map the menstrual, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopausal timeline onto the mood timeline.
Stop or change a hormone if mood destabilizes and the timeline fits.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Refer DEXA when premature estrogen loss.
Mood scales at baseline and follow-up.
Drug-interaction check with psychotropics.
BP check.
Evidence we actually use
Functional labs (TSH with free T4/T3, ferritin, vitamin D, sex hormones, hs-CRP) are ordered when the history for Women's Hormone Therapy suggests a medical contributor. Normal labs do not rule out a DSM-5-TR diagnosis.
Documentation for Women's Hormone Therapy uses problem lists, differential diagnosis, and follow-up intervals — not marketing slogans. Visit notes are written so a covering clinician could continue care safely.
GeneSight pharmacogenetic testing is available when prior antidepressant trials failed or side effects were limiting. Results are probabilistic, not deterministic.
Clinical FAQ
Will you check thyroid?
Yes when the history fits. Fatigue and mood are not 'just estrogen' by default.
Are you a gynecologist?
No. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is a PMHNP-BC providing hormone-informed psychiatric care.
Can progesterone worsen mood?
Yes in some patients. Tell us; we change the plan.
Can HRT replace my antidepressant?
Sometimes mood improves when sleep and vasomotor symptoms improve. Sometimes you still need a psychotropic. We do not promise a swap.
Can this be telehealth?
Counseling and some follow-up, if you are in Florida. Procedures and some exams cannot.
What labs?
Individualized: estradiol, progesterone, FSH, TSH, ferritin, vitamin D as indicated.
How far are you from NSU?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from Nova Southeastern University's main campus, making us a convenient option for students seeking psychiatric care.
Do you treat college students from Davie?
Absolutely. We work with many college-age patients on ADHD management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders common in academic settings.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Davie 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.
Davie (Broward County) has about 105,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 12 minutes from Nova Southeastern University and Broward College's Davie campus.
Shared decision: HRT, psychotropic, both, or neither.
Write the plan so the patient can repeat the risks.
Indications and differentials
Perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms with psychiatric comorbidity.
SSRI sexual dysfunction plus a hormone question.
Not indicated as anti-aging retail.
Not indicated as sole treatment of bipolar I mania.
Next step
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Women's Hormone Therapy. Mention Davie so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
After Women's Hormone Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.