Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
What we will not order
Repeat out-of-range values before you rebuild your identity around a number.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Lauderhill patients
Thyroid mood testing is TSH with free T4 when indicated — not a T3 shopping list by default.
Iron deficiency brain fog is a medical problem we measure.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
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Results visit.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Lauderhill FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
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.
18-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
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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.
Genetic testing used to deny you a needed medication that still had evidence.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Discuss cost/coverage.
Send to a draw site near 33311 when possible.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Morning T for men.
GeneSight after trial history.
Cost consent.
Next step
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.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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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.