Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional psychiatry labs for Lighthouse Point patients
Abnormal TSH can mimic depression. That is why we check — not because every mood is endocrine.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Lighthouse Point patients
Pharmacogenetic testing changes probabilities for some drugs.
Psychiatric lab testing is not a personality quiz.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Discuss cost/coverage.
Write the hypothesis.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Access from Lighthouse Point
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.
Lighthouse Point (Broward County) has about 10,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 32 minutes from Lighthouse Point Yacht Club and the Venetian Waterway.
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.
Hormone numbers without a psychiatric exam.
Lighthouse Point FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Can I draw near Lighthouse Point?
Usually yes.
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.
DSM-5-TR framing for GeneSight testing hollywood
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Failed antidepressant trials considering pharmacogenetics.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Document assay.
GeneSight after trial history.
Duplicate-test check.
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.
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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.