Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
hs-CRP is a marker, not a diagnosis
Results are explained in clinic, not dumped as a PDF.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Vitamin D and depression: treat deficiency; do not call it the whole diagnosis.
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Access from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
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.
ZIP 33308 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Wellness clinic ignored lithium levels.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Crisis path unchanged.
Results visit.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Document limitations.
Clinical FAQ
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Can I draw near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
Usually yes.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
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
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.
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.
Document limitations.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
Results appointment.
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.