Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Bone, brain, and mood: what we can and cannot claim
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
Female hormone doctor in consumer search often means a prescriber. Here it is a PMHNP-BC coordinating with GYN.
Best menopause HRT is the regimen whose risks you understood.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Pregnancy test when relevant before hormones.
Mood scales at baseline and follow-up.
Informed consent stored.
Postpartum: screen for psychosis.
How Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC practices Women's Hormone Therapy
Isabel Cartilla coordinates intake paperwork and lab logistics so the 60–90 minute Women's Hormone Therapy visit is spent on the clinical interview rather than on form-filling.
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC holds DNP, FNP-BC, and PMHNP-BC credentials. Women's Hormone Therapy is advanced-practice psychiatric care, not a 15-minute refill mill and not unsupervised coaching.
Care is structured around validated instruments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, MDQ) plus a clinical interview. Scores inform Women's Hormone Therapy; they do not replace it.
Clinical FAQ
Do leftover affordable URLs mean cheap estrogen?
No.
Will you check thyroid?
Yes when the history fits. Fatigue and mood are not 'just estrogen' by default.
Do you prescribe HRT?
When indicated after history, labs, and risk counseling, and often in coordination with GYN. This is not a pellet mill.
How close is the office?
About 16 minutes from Miramar.
Is this anti-aging?
No.
What labs?
Individualized: estradiol, progesterone, FSH, TSH, ferritin, vitamin D as indicated.
Do you understand Caribbean mental health perspectives?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural nuances that affect mental health care in Caribbean communities. We provide culturally sensitive psychiatric treatment.
Is your office accessible from Miramar?
Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from Miramar via Miramar Parkway. We also offer telehealth appointments for added convenience.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Miramar patients who drive 16 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
Document lactation plans.
Review contraindications to estrogen.
How Women's Hormone Therapy is structured
Complete psychiatric evaluation standards (safety, bipolar screen, substances).
Document lactation plans.
Write the plan so the patient can repeat the risks.
Map the menstrual, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopausal timeline onto the mood timeline.
What we rule in — and rule out
Postpartum mood or anxiety needing medical evaluation.
Patients who want a second opinion on a pellet clinic plan.
Premature hypoestrogenism needing specialist collaboration.
Not indicated as anti-aging retail.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.
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.