Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
B12 psychiatric testing interpreted in a psychiatric chart
Pharmacogenetics does not override a bipolar screen.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Iron deficiency brain fog is a medical problem we measure.
B12 psychiatric testing when risk factors exist.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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Results visit.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
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.
Access from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
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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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include The A1A village core and the Commercial Boulevard beach approach. ZIP codes 33308 map to this service-area page.
Hormone numbers without a psychiatric exam.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Discuss cost/coverage.
Share with PCP with consent.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
What we rule in — and rule out
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.
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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.