Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Florida patients: results visits by telehealth when appropriate
Functional is a method (history → hypothesis → test), not a brand of IV.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Is your practice discreet for Aventura patients?
Absolutely. We maintain strict HIPAA compliance, and our telehealth option ensures complete privacy. Many Aventura patients prefer virtual appointments from their residence or office.
Do you address image-related anxiety and mood disorders?
Yes. We treat the full spectrum of anxiety and mood disorders, including those related to social pressure, perfectionism, and performance expectations common in high-achieving communities.
Evidence we actually use
Isabel Cartilla coordinates intake paperwork and lab logistics so the 60–90 minute Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit is spent on the clinical interview rather than on form-filling.
Psychology Today verification and GeneSight partnership are listed as practice credentials. They support Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing; they are not a diagnosis and they are not a guarantee of outcome.
Visit length for new Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is typically 60–90 minutes. Follow-up length depends on risk, controlled substances, and how many variables changed since the last visit.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Duplicate-test check.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
GeneSight after trial history.
Morning T for men.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Aventura (Miami-Dade County) has about 40,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Aventura Mall and the Intracoastal waterfront.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Share with PCP with consent.
Indications and differentials
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Failed antidepressant trials considering pharmacogenetics.
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Repeat out-of-range values.
Document limitations.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Start with one thorough Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.