Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone panels that do not skip the mental-status exam
Crisis is not a lab day.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Functional medicine psychiatry here refuses uninterpretable catalogs.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Failed antidepressant trials considering pharmacogenetics.
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
History first.
Write the hypothesis.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Document limitations.
Protocol elements we do not skip
GeneSight after trial history.
TSH + free T4; add T3 only if it changes management.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Hollywood presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
History first.
Clinical FAQ
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Office for interpretation?
0 min from Hollywood if in-person.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Where is your Hollywood office?
Our office is located at 7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024. We're easily accessible from I-95, the Turnpike, and US-441.
Do you serve Hollywood Beach residents?
Yes! We serve all Hollywood neighborhoods including Hollywood Beach, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, and surrounding areas.
Next step
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.