Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric testing that changes management
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC orders labs to change a decision. If a result cannot change the plan, we do not need the test.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
hs-CRP is nonspecific. We do not build a cult around it.
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Cooper City FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Can I draw near Cooper City?
Usually yes.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Is Cooper City close to your office?
Very close — our Hollywood office at 7603 Davie Road Extension is about 10 minutes from Cooper City via Stirling Road or Griffin Road.
Do you work with families?
Yes. We provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults, and can coordinate care with family therapists for a comprehensive approach.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Document assay.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
Privacy of genetic data.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33328, 33330
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Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Cooper City patients who drive 14 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Cooper City sits in Broward 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.
Results portal with no clinician.
DSM-5-TR framing for functional psychiatry labs
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Failed antidepressant trials considering pharmacogenetics.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Send to a draw site near 33328 when possible.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.
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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.