Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
hs-CRP is a marker, not a diagnosis
Hollywood interpretation plus local phlebotomy is the usual pattern.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Coral Springs patients
Psychiatric lab testing is not a personality quiz.
hs-CRP is nonspecific. We do not build a cult around it.
How Coral Springs patients actually get here
Coral Springs (Broward County) has about 134,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 32 minutes from Downtown Coral Springs and Mullins Park.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Coral Springs presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Crisis path unchanged.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Clinical FAQ
Can I draw near Coral Springs?
Usually yes.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Do you work with patients dealing with trauma-related anxiety?
Yes. Our psychiatric evaluations thoroughly assess anxiety and trauma-related conditions, and we create comprehensive treatment plans that may include medication, therapy referrals, and functional testing.
Is telehealth available for Coral Springs patients?
Absolutely. Many Coral Springs patients use our secure telehealth platform, especially for follow-up medication management appointments. It saves the drive while maintaining quality of care.
Indications and differentials
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
vitamin D depression labs still needs a hypothesis.
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Send to a draw site near 33065 when possible.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Document assay.
Privacy of genetic data.
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.