Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
hs-CRP is a marker, not a diagnosis
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.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Functional medicine psychiatry here refuses uninterpretable catalogs.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
No 80-marker default.
Document assay.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Morning T for men.
Access from Deerfield Beach
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Deerfield Beach presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Deerfield Beach patients who drive 36 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Iron studies incomplete (no ferritin).
Deerfield Beach FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Can seasonal residents establish psychiatric care with you?
Yes. We offer initial evaluations for seasonal visitors and can continue care via telehealth when patients return to their home state, subject to licensing requirements.
Do you treat depression related to isolation?
Absolutely. Isolation-related depression is common in coastal communities, especially among retirees and seasonal residents. Our evaluations identify contributing factors including hormonal changes and social disconnection.
Indications and differentials
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Document limitations.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Write the hypothesis.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
After Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.