Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone panels that do not skip the mental-status exam
GeneSight is probabilistic. It is not a personality test and not required on visit one.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Hallandale Beach patients
B12 psychiatric testing when risk factors exist.
Ferritin and fatigue belong in psychiatry when the history fits.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
GeneSight after trial history.
Morning T for men.
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
TSH + free T4; add T3 only if it changes management.
Access from Hallandale Beach
Hallandale Beach 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 Hallandale Beach presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hallandale Beach patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
B12 deficiency missed for years of 'treatment-resistant depression.'
Hallandale Beach FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
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.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Crisis path unchanged.
Write the hypothesis.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Indications and differentials
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Start with one thorough Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.