Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hypothesis-driven testing, not a shotgun cart
Insurance coverage varies; we discuss cost before non-covered tests.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
hs-CRP is nonspecific. We do not build a cult around it.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Write the hypothesis.
Crisis path unchanged.
What we rule in — and rule out
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Clinical FAQ
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Office for interpretation?
12 min from Pembroke Pines if in-person.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
History first.
Share with PCP with consent.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
No 80-marker default.
GeneSight after trial history.
Cost consent.
Document assay.
Next step
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.
After Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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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.