Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Florida patients: results visits by telehealth when appropriate
Abnormal TSH can mimic depression. That is why we check — not because every mood is endocrine.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Functional psychiatry labs are hypothesis-driven tests inside a psychiatric evaluation.
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
Clinical FAQ
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Can I draw near Fort Lauderdale?
Usually yes.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
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
Give timing/fasting instructions.
History first.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Cost consent.
Document assay.
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Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Not indicated: proving you are 'not crazy.'
Access from Fort Lauderdale
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.
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.
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.
Wellness clinic ignored lithium levels.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
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.