Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional medicine psychiatry without the wellness-catalog upsell
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC orders labs to change a decision. If a result cannot change the plan, we do not need the test.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
What we rule in — and rule out
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33160, 33162, 33169, 33179
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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.
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.
Iron studies incomplete (no ferritin).
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Document limitations.
Write the hypothesis.
Results visit.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
TSH + free T4; add T3 only if it changes management.
No 80-marker default.
Duplicate-test check.
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
North Miami Beach FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Office for interpretation?
24 min from North Miami Beach if in-person.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
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.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing. Mention North Miami Beach 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.