Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Labs as instruments, not identity
Functional is a method (history → hypothesis → test), not a brand of IV.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Plantation patients
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Hormone panel mental health: timed, interpreted, not pellet bait.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Plantation presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Access from Plantation
Plantation (Broward County) has about 92,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Westfield Broward and the University Drive medical 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.
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Plantation. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Labs drawn in the afternoon for testosterone in a man, then TRT sold.
Plantation FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 15-20 minutes from Plantation via 595 or Broward Boulevard. Telehealth is also available for follow-up appointments.
Do you take a functional approach to psychiatry?
Yes. Beyond traditional medication management, we investigate root causes including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutritional deficiencies — an approach Plantation patients particularly value.
Indications and differentials
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Morning T for men.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
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.
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.
Related care
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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.