Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
What we will not order
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC orders labs to change a decision. If a result cannot change the plan, we do not need the test.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
GeneSight testing in Hollywood is optional and post-failure, not a rite of intake.
Vitamin D and depression: treat deficiency; do not call it the whole diagnosis.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Cost consent.
Privacy of genetic data.
Morning T for men.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
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.
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.
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Vitamin D treated as a personality.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
History first.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Office for interpretation?
28 min from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea if in-person.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Crisis path unchanged.
Document limitations.
Share with PCP with consent.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
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.