Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone panels that do not skip the mental-status exam
GeneSight is probabilistic. It is not a personality test and not required on visit one.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
GeneSight testing in Hollywood is optional and post-failure, not a rite of intake.
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33311, 33313, 33319
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderhill presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderhill. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
A functional influencer contradicted your oncologist.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Share with PCP with consent.
Document limitations.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Clinical FAQ
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Does Dr. Chatelier understand Caribbean cultural views on mental health?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural perspectives on mental health common in Caribbean communities. She provides respectful, culturally aware psychiatric care.
How far is Lauderhill from your office?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 20 minutes from Lauderhill via University Drive or 441. Telehealth is available for patients who prefer virtual visits.
How Lauderhill patients actually get here
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderhill. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Lauderhill 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.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Repeat out-of-range values.
What we rule in — and rule out
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
ferritin fatigue psychiatry still needs a hypothesis.
Next step
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.
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.