Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Iron deficiency and brain fog: measure, don't meme
Abnormal TSH can mimic depression. That is why we check — not because every mood is endocrine.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Vitamin D and depression: treat deficiency; do not call it the whole diagnosis.
Psychiatric lab testing is not a personality quiz.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Morning T for men.
Cost consent.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Privacy of genetic data.
Indications and differentials
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
ferritin fatigue psychiatry still needs a hypothesis.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
In-office versus Florida telehealth
{access}. That access pattern is why Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Fort Lauderdale is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Write the hypothesis.
Crisis path unchanged.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) has about 183,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Las Olas, Port Everglades, and the downtown medical district.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Fort Lauderdale include Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Coral Ridge, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 map to this service-area page.
Iron studies incomplete (no ferritin).
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing. Mention Fort Lauderdale so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Related care
Same service, other cities
- Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Aventura
- Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Margate
- Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Hallandale Beach
- Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Plantation
- Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Deerfield Beach
- Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Lighthouse Point
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.