Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Labs as instruments, not identity
Functional is a method (history → hypothesis → test), not a brand of IV.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
Functional medicine psychiatry here refuses uninterpretable catalogs.
GeneSight testing in Hollywood is optional and post-failure, not a rite of intake.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
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
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.
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.
Results visit.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Indications and differentials
pharmacogenetic testing psychiatry still needs a hypothesis.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Send to a draw site near 33308 when possible.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Share with PCP with consent.
Document limitations.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Duplicate-test check.
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
Cost consent.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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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.