Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hypothesis-driven testing, not a shotgun cart
You can refuse labs and still receive an evaluation.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Ferritin and fatigue belong in psychiatry when the history fits.
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
Clinical FAQ
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
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.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Duplicate-test check.
Privacy of genetic data.
Morning T for men.
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Write the hypothesis.
History first.
Document limitations.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
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 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.
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.
You were told normal labs mean you are faking.
DSM-5-TR framing for hormone panel mental health
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
hormone panel mental health still needs a hypothesis.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
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.