Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
hs-CRP is a marker, not a diagnosis
Inflammation markers do not license an unproven protocol.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Thyroid mood testing is TSH with free T4 when indicated — not a T3 shopping list by default.
B12 psychiatric testing when risk factors exist.
DSM-5-TR framing for GeneSight testing hollywood
Not indicated: proving you are 'not crazy.'
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Write the hypothesis.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
How close is Hallandale Beach to your office?
Our Hollywood office is only about 10 minutes from Hallandale Beach via US-1 or I-95. We're very convenient for Hallandale residents.
Do you work with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds?
Yes. Our practice serves South Florida's diverse communities with culturally aware psychiatric care. Dr. Chatelier's multicultural background informs her compassionate, evidence-based approach.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
No 80-marker default.
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Privacy of genetic data.
Results appointment.
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Hallandale Beach include Three Islands, Golden Isles, and downtown Hallandale. ZIP codes 33009 map to this service-area page.
Results visit.
Write the hypothesis.
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.
If Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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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.