Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Root-cause labs with a differential still written
Abnormal TSH can mimic depression. That is why we check — not because every mood is endocrine.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
B12 psychiatric testing when risk factors exist.
DSM-5-TR framing for pharmacogenetic testing psychiatry
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
pharmacogenetic testing psychiatry still needs a hypothesis.
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Duplicate-test check.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Plantation FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
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.
18-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Plantation patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Plantation 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.
Insurance surprise bill.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Crisis path unchanged.
Write the hypothesis.
Next step
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.
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.
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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.