Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone panels that do not skip the mental-status exam
Insurance coverage varies; we discuss cost before non-covered tests.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Iron deficiency brain fog is a medical problem we measure.
Functional medicine psychiatry here refuses uninterpretable catalogs.
What we rule in — and rule out
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Document assay.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Duplicate-test check.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Send to a draw site near 33019 when possible.
Results visit.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Write the hypothesis.
Clinical FAQ
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Can I draw near Hollywood?
Usually yes.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
How this differs from a 15-minute med check
We will order less than a catalog and explain more.
Normal labs + real illness is common. We stay.
GeneSight is not a crystal ball.
Stressors we document in Hollywood
Wellness clinic ignored lithium levels.
Ferritin of 12 and the only plan was an SSRI.
Vitamin D treated as a personality.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
After Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.