Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Root-cause labs with a differential still written
Pharmacogenetics does not override a bipolar screen.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Lighthouse Point patients
Functional psychiatry labs are hypothesis-driven tests inside a psychiatric evaluation.
Ferritin and fatigue belong in psychiatry when the history fits.
Access from Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point 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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lighthouse Point patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lighthouse Point include The Venetian Isles and Sample Road east of US-1. ZIP codes 33064 map to this service-area page.
Wellness clinic ignored lithium levels.
Lighthouse Point FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Office for interpretation?
32 min from Lighthouse Point if in-person.
Do you offer pharmacogenetic testing?
Yes. We offer pharmacogenetic (GeneSight) testing to determine which psychiatric medications are most likely to be effective for your specific genetic makeup, reducing trial-and-error in medication selection.
What makes your evaluations comprehensive?
Our initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes and include clinical assessment, review of functional lab options, hormone screening discussion, and a personalized treatment plan — not a 15-minute med check.
What we rule in — and rule out
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Not indicated: proving you are 'not crazy.'
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Results appointment.
Cost consent.
Privacy of genetic data.
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
Parking, hours, and video visits
ZIP 33064 is the lead postal code listed for Lighthouse Point. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lighthouse Point presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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 Lighthouse Point 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.