Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Root-cause labs with a differential still written
GeneSight is probabilistic. It is not a personality test and not required on visit one.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Fort Lauderdale patients
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
Pharmacogenetic testing changes probabilities for some drugs.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
GeneSight after trial history.
Privacy of genetic data.
Cost consent.
DSM-5-TR framing for TSH psychiatric evaluation
TSH psychiatric evaluation still needs a hypothesis.
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Failed antidepressant trials considering pharmacogenetics.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Clinical FAQ
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
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.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Document limitations.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Send to a draw site near 33301 when possible.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
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.
Results visit.
Repeat out-of-range values.
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.
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.
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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.