Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Root-cause labs with a differential still written
Repeat out-of-range values before you rebuild your identity around a number.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Vitamin D and depression: treat deficiency; do not call it the whole diagnosis.
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Results visit.
Write the hypothesis.
Document limitations.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Dania Beach FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
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.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33004
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Dania Beach patients who drive 10 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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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.
Hormone numbers without a psychiatric exam.
DSM-5-TR framing for lab testing psych hollywood
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Cost consent.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
Duplicate-test check.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
Start with one thorough Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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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.