Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GeneSight after failed antidepressant trials
You can refuse labs and still receive an evaluation.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
Vitamin D and depression: treat deficiency; do not call it the whole diagnosis.
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.
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Vitamin D treated as a personality.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Send to a draw site near 33160 when possible.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Write the hypothesis.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Aventura presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Aventura include The Waterways, Williams Island, and the Biscayne Boulevard corridor. ZIP codes 33160, 33180 map to this service-area page.
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Indications and differentials
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
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.
Next step
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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
Related care
Same service, other cities
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.