Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric testing that changes management
Crisis is not a lab day.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Thyroid mood testing is TSH with free T4 when indicated — not a T3 shopping list by default.
Pharmacogenetic testing changes probabilities for some drugs.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Cost consent.
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
No 80-marker default.
Why Hollywood presentations look the way they do
Genetic testing used to deny you a needed medication that still had evidence.
hs-CRP used to sell an unproven stack.
Lab used to avoid talking about trauma or alcohol.
What we rule in — and rule out
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
GeneSight testing hollywood still needs a hypothesis.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
What we do not do
Endocrinology owns complex thyroid/pituitary; we screen and refer.
Direct-to-consumer kits often lack context.
IV clinics are not laboratories of record.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Send to a draw site near 33019 when possible.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Hollywood FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Can I draw near Hollywood?
Usually yes.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Office for interpretation?
0 min from Hollywood if in-person.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
Related care
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.