Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Florida patients: results visits by telehealth when appropriate
Normal labs do not mean your DSM-5-TR diagnosis is imaginary.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Iron deficiency brain fog is a medical problem we measure.
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
DSM-5-TR framing for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33308
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Iron studies incomplete (no ferritin).
Clinical benefits of a complete Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing plan
Local draw sites for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Clear normal-does-not-mean-imaginary talk.
Avoid duplicate testing already done last month.
Hormone labs timed correctly.
B12/folate when diet, metformin, or neuropathy fit.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Can I draw near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
Usually yes.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (Broward County) has about 6,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef and pedestrian village.
History first.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Why Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations look the way they do
Supplement list of 19 bottles from a Facebook group.
Labs drawn in the afternoon for testosterone in a man, then TRT sold.
A functional influencer contradicted your oncologist.
Next step
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing. Mention Lauderdale-by-the-Sea so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.
Related care
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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.