Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Iron deficiency and brain fog: measure, don't meme
Inflammation markers do not license an unproven protocol.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Vitamin D and depression: treat deficiency; do not call it the whole diagnosis.
Thyroid mood testing is TSH with free T4 when indicated — not a T3 shopping list by default.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Share with PCP with consent.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
History first.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
Fort Lauderdale 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.
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.
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.
You drive across Broward County for a draw that Quest around the corner could do.
How Fort Lauderdale patients actually get here
ZIP 33301 is the lead postal code listed for Fort Lauderdale. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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.
History first.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated: proving you are 'not crazy.'
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
Request a Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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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.