Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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Crisis is not a lab day.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Miami-Dade County
Hormone panel mental health: timed, interpreted, not pellet bait.
B12 psychiatric testing when risk factors exist.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
24-minute path to the Hollywood office
North Miami Beach sits in Miami-Dade 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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in North Miami Beach include Eastern Shores, Fulford, and the U.S. 1 commercial strip. ZIP codes 33160, 33162, 33169, 33179 map to this service-area page.
North Miami Beach (Miami-Dade County) has about 43,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 24 minutes from Oleta River State Park and the 163rd Street corridor.
Repeat imaging when a CBC was the test that mattered.
North Miami Beach FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Office for interpretation?
24 min from North Miami Beach if in-person.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
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.
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Not indicated: curiosity panels.
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Protocol elements we do not skip
Results appointment.
GeneSight after trial history.
Privacy of genetic data.
Cost consent.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.