Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Labs as instruments, not identity
You can refuse labs and still receive an evaluation.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Miami-Dade County
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
hs-CRP is nonspecific. We do not build a cult around it.
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.
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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.
Iron studies incomplete (no ferritin).
North Miami Beach FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
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.
DSM-5-TR framing for TSH psychiatric evaluation
Not indicated: proving you are 'not crazy.'
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Failed antidepressant trials considering pharmacogenetics.
Protocol elements we do not skip
GeneSight after trial history.
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Write the hypothesis.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
History first.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Start with one thorough Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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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.