Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hypothesis-driven testing, not a shotgun cart
Repeat out-of-range values before you rebuild your identity around a number.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Pharmacogenetic testing changes probabilities for some drugs.
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Evidence we actually use
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.
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.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Duplicate-test check.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Results appointment.
Indications and differentials
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
Clinical FAQ
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Do you evaluate menopause-related mood changes?
Yes. Many Coconut Creek patients come to us specifically for the intersection of hormonal changes and mood disorders. We offer comprehensive hormone panels alongside psychiatric evaluation.
How do I get to your office from Coconut Creek?
Our Hollywood office is about 25-30 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. First evaluations are in-person; many follow-up med checks can be done via telehealth.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Crisis path unchanged.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Send to a draw site near 33063 when possible.
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Coconut Creek presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Send to a draw site near 33063 when possible.
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
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.
Request a Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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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.