Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Florida patients: results visits by telehealth when appropriate
Abnormal TSH can mimic depression. That is why we check — not because every mood is endocrine.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Pharmacogenetic testing changes probabilities for some drugs.
Thyroid mood testing is TSH with free T4 when indicated — not a T3 shopping list by default.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
TSH + free T4; add T3 only if it changes management.
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
No 80-marker default.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Discuss cost/coverage.
Share with PCP with consent.
Crisis path unchanged.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Indications and differentials
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Local context for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Lab used to avoid talking about trauma or alcohol.
B12 deficiency missed for years of 'treatment-resistant depression.'
Insurance surprise bill.
What we do not do
Standard psychiatry sometimes skips labs. We add them when they matter.
Normal labs + real illness is common. We stay.
Direct-to-consumer kits often lack context.
Clinical FAQ
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.