Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hypothesis-driven testing, not a shotgun cart
We will decline uninterpretable 80-marker wellness panels.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Functional medicine psychiatry here refuses uninterpretable catalogs.
B12 psychiatric testing when risk factors exist.
Lauderhill FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
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.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderhill patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
GeneSight after trial history.
Results appointment.
No 80-marker default.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Crisis path unchanged.
Access from Lauderhill
Lauderhill (Broward County) has about 74,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Lauderhill Mall and the Inverrary corridor.
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.
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Hormone numbers without a psychiatric exam.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
After Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.
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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.