Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GeneSight after failed antidepressant trials
You can refuse labs and still receive an evaluation.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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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.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Share with PCP with consent.
Access from Plantation
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.
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.
Wellness clinic ignored lithium levels.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Can I draw near Plantation?
Usually yes.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Morning T for men.
GeneSight after trial history.
Results appointment.
Duplicate-test check.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
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.
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.