Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric testing that changes management
Functional is a method (history → hypothesis → test), not a brand of IV.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
B12 psychiatric testing when risk factors exist.
Hormone panel mental health: timed, interpreted, not pellet bait.
DSM-5-TR framing for hormone panel mental health
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
hormone panel mental health still needs a hypothesis.
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
Cost consent.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
TSH + free T4; add T3 only if it changes management.
Aventura FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
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.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Crisis path unchanged.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Next step
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
Request a Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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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.