Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional medicine psychiatry without the wellness-catalog upsell
Abnormal TSH can mimic depression. That is why we check — not because every mood is endocrine.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Crisis path unchanged.
Access from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
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.
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.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Write the hypothesis.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
History first.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
No 80-marker default.
Morning T for men.
Document assay.
Clinical FAQ
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Office for interpretation?
28 min from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea if in-person.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
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.
Next step
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.
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.
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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.