Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hypothesis-driven testing, not a shotgun cart
Inflammation markers do not license an unproven protocol.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for North Miami Beach patients
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
Functional psychiatry labs are hypothesis-driven tests inside a psychiatric evaluation.
DSM-5-TR framing for vitamin D depression labs
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Protocol elements we do not skip
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
Duplicate-test check.
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
Cost consent.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Can I draw near North Miami Beach?
Usually yes.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
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.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Document limitations.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Write the hypothesis.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. North Miami Beach patients who drive 24 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Share with PCP with consent.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.