Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
hs-CRP is a marker, not a diagnosis
We will decline uninterpretable 80-marker wellness panels.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Hormone panel mental health: timed, interpreted, not pellet bait.
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Cost consent.
Morning T for men.
Privacy of genetic data.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
History first.
Share with PCP with consent.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Results visit.
DSM-5-TR framing for B12 psychiatric testing
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
B12 psychiatric testing still needs a hypothesis.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Stressors we document in Hollywood
Wellness clinic ignored lithium levels.
You cannot get the raw data.
Repeat imaging when a CBC was the test that mattered.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing versus a generic template visit
Direct-to-consumer kits often lack context.
Standard psychiatry sometimes skips labs. We add them when they matter.
Normal labs + real illness is common. We stay.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.