Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric testing that changes management
GeneSight is probabilistic. It is not a personality test and not required on visit one.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Thyroid mood testing is TSH with free T4 when indicated — not a T3 shopping list by default.
Functional psychiatry labs are hypothesis-driven tests inside a psychiatric evaluation.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
No 80-marker default.
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Write the hypothesis.
History first.
Crisis path unchanged.
Share with PCP with consent.
DSM-5-TR framing for iron deficiency brain fog
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
iron deficiency brain fog still needs a hypothesis.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
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Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
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.
Next step
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.
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.
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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.