Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Florida patients: results visits by telehealth when appropriate
Insurance coverage varies; we discuss cost before non-covered tests.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Miami-Dade County
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
hs-CRP is nonspecific. We do not build a cult around it.
Clinical FAQ
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Can I draw near North Miami Beach?
Usually yes.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Document limitations.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Crisis path unchanged.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Morning T for men.
Duplicate-test check.
GeneSight after trial history.
Results appointment.
Access from North Miami Beach
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.
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.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Vitamin D treated as a personality.
What we rule in — and rule out
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
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.
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.