Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GeneSight after failed antidepressant trials
Insurance coverage varies; we discuss cost before non-covered tests.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
hs-CRP is nonspecific. We do not build a cult around it.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Morning T for men.
Duplicate-test check.
Cost consent.
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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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.
Write the hypothesis.
Send to a draw site near 33308 when possible.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
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.
28-minute path to the Hollywood 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.
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 (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.
You cannot get the raw data.
Next step
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.
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.
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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.