Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
TSH, ferritin, B12, vitamin D — when the history fits
Hollywood interpretation plus local phlebotomy is the usual pattern.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Miami-Dade County
Thyroid mood testing is TSH with free T4 when indicated — not a T3 shopping list by default.
Ferritin and fatigue belong in psychiatry when the history fits.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Repeat out-of-range values.
Document limitations.
Write the hypothesis.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
What we rule in — and rule out
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
GeneSight testing hollywood still needs a hypothesis.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Clinical FAQ
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Office for interpretation?
20 min from Aventura if in-person.
Is your practice discreet for Aventura patients?
Absolutely. We maintain strict HIPAA compliance, and our telehealth option ensures complete privacy. Many Aventura patients prefer virtual appointments from their residence or office.
Do you address image-related anxiety and mood disorders?
Yes. We treat the full spectrum of anxiety and mood disorders, including those related to social pressure, perfectionism, and performance expectations common in high-achieving communities.
How Aventura patients actually get here
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Aventura patients who drive 20 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 Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33160, 33180
ZIP 33160 is the lead postal code listed for Aventura. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Aventura sits in Miami-Dade County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Aventura (Miami-Dade County) has about 40,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Aventura Mall and the Intracoastal waterfront.
Vitamin D treated as a personality.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
After Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
If Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing 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.
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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.