Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
TSH, ferritin, B12, vitamin D — when the history fits
Hollywood interpretation plus local phlebotomy is the usual pattern.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Miami-Dade County
hs-CRP is nonspecific. We do not build a cult around it.
B12 psychiatric testing when risk factors exist.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Write the hypothesis.
Share with PCP with consent.
History first.
Repeat out-of-range values.
How North Miami Beach patients actually get here
ZIP 33160 is the lead postal code listed for North Miami Beach. 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 North Miami Beach presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Discuss cost/coverage.
History first.
What we rule in — and rule out
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
functional psychiatry labs still needs a hypothesis.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Protocol elements we do not skip
Results appointment.
No 80-marker default.
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
Morning T for men.
Clinical FAQ
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Can North Miami Beach residents use your Hollywood office?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from North Miami Beach via I-95. We also offer telehealth for routine medication management and follow-up appointments.
Do you understand immigration-related mental health challenges?
Yes. We see many patients dealing with adjustment stress, anxiety related to immigration experiences, and intergenerational trauma. Our evaluations consider these cultural and social factors alongside clinical symptoms.
Next step
Request a Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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.
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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.