Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
TSH, ferritin, B12, vitamin D — when the history fits
Dania Beach draw sites are used so you are not driving 10 minutes for a needle if a local lab will do.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Pharmacogenetic testing changes probabilities for some drugs.
DSM-5-TR framing for iron deficiency brain fog
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
iron deficiency brain fog still needs a hypothesis.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
How Dania Beach patients actually get here
Dania Beach 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.
Dania Beach (Broward County) has about 32,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 10 minutes from Dania Beach Pier and the antique district.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Send to a draw site near 33004 when possible.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Document assay.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Privacy of genetic data.
GeneSight after trial history.
Dania Beach FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
How close is your office to Dania Beach?
Extremely close — our Hollywood office is approximately 5-10 minutes from Dania Beach. We're one of the nearest psychiatric practices for Dania Beach residents.
Is the practice large or small?
We're a focused private practice where you work directly with Dr. Chatelier, DNP — not a large clinic. This ensures continuity of care and a strong therapeutic relationship.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Crisis path unchanged.
Document limitations.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
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.