Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric testing that changes management
Functional is a method (history → hypothesis → test), not a brand of IV.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Functional psychiatry labs are hypothesis-driven tests inside a psychiatric evaluation.
Ferritin and fatigue belong in psychiatry when the history fits.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33311, 33313, 33319
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.
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderhill include Inverrary, the 441 commercial spine, and central Lauderhill. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33319 map to this service-area page.
GeneSight on day one with no medication history.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Cost consent.
Morning T for men.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Document assay.
What we rule in — and rule out
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
TSH psychiatric evaluation still needs a hypothesis.
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Lauderhill FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Can I draw near Lauderhill?
Usually yes.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
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 Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Send to a draw site near 33311 when possible.
Document limitations.
Write the hypothesis.
Share with PCP with consent.
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.
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.
Related care
Same service, other cities
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.