Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
functional medicine psychiatry interpreted in a psychiatric chart
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.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Hormone panel mental health: timed, interpreted, not pellet bait.
hs-CRP is nonspecific. We do not build a cult around it.
How Pembroke Pines patients actually get here
Pembroke Pines sits in Broward 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.
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.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
What we rule in — and rule out
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Failed antidepressant trials considering pharmacogenetics.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Morning T for men.
GeneSight after trial history.
Cost consent.
Results appointment.
Clinical FAQ
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
How close are you to Pembroke Pines?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from central Pembroke Pines via Pines Boulevard or Sheridan Street. We also offer telehealth for maximum convenience.
Do you serve Century Village Pembroke Pines?
Yes, we serve many patients from Century Village and specialize in age-related mood changes, medication management for seniors, and hormone therapy.
12-minute path to the Hollywood office
Pembroke Pines sits in Broward 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.
Pembroke Pines (Broward County) has about 171,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 12 minutes from Pembroke Lakes Mall corridor and Century Village.
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.
You were told normal labs mean you are faking.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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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.