Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychotropic weight gain: a medical problem
Thyroid, sleep apnea, and insulin resistance are medical, not 'mindset.'
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Mind-body weight loss still uses A1c.
Self-esteem weight care without medical screening is incomplete.
How Wellness & Weight Management is structured
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Involve family only with consent.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
How Weston patients actually get here
Weston (Broward County) has about 68,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 24 minutes from Weston Town Center and the I-75 / Sawgrass Expressway interchange.
Weston sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Wellness & Weight Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
A1c/lipids/TSH as indicated.
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
Weston FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Do you prescribe GLP-1s?
When medically appropriate and after eating-disorder screening. Not as a cosmetic product.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Do you offer discreet telehealth for Weston patients?
Yes. Many Weston patients prefer our secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth option for appointments from the privacy of their home or office.
Can you help with executive performance and focus issues?
Absolutely. We specialize in ADHD evaluations, cognitive performance optimization, and medication management for adults who need to perform at a high level.
DSM-5-TR framing for stress eating program
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Second opinion after a spa program.
Patients who want monitoring, not a challenge.
Next step
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Wellness & Weight Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.