Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric testing that changes management
Normal labs do not mean your DSM-5-TR diagnosis is imaginary.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
Indications and differentials
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Failed antidepressant trials considering pharmacogenetics.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Repeat out-of-range values.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Document limitations.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Office for interpretation?
28 min from Margate if in-person.
Do you treat older adults from Margate?
Yes. We specialize in mood changes related to aging, medication management for complex cases, and hormone replacement therapy for both men and women experiencing age-related hormonal decline.
What's the best way to reach you from Margate?
Drive time is about 25 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. Many Margate patients choose telehealth for routine follow-ups and in-person visits for initial evaluations.
How Margate patients actually get here
Margate (Broward County) has about 58,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from Margate Community Center and the Coconut Creek Parkway edge.
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Repeat out-of-range values.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
No 80-marker default.
Morning T for men.
Cost consent.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
After Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.
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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.