Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Florida patients: results visits by telehealth when appropriate
Abnormal TSH can mimic depression. That is why we check — not because every mood is endocrine.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Coral Springs patients
Vitamin D and depression: treat deficiency; do not call it the whole diagnosis.
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
DSM-5-TR framing for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Results visit.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Write the hypothesis.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Document assay.
GeneSight after trial history.
Privacy of genetic data.
No 80-marker default.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Coral Springs presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Coral Springs 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.
History first.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Credentials and method
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.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing at Peace & Heart Wellness is directed by Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, a Florida-licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than a decade of hormone-informed psychiatric practice. Care is hormone-informed and lab-aware rather than checklist-only.
GeneSight pharmacogenetic testing is available when prior antidepressant trials failed or side effects were limiting. Results are probabilistic, not deterministic.
Clinical FAQ
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Do you work with patients dealing with trauma-related anxiety?
Yes. Our psychiatric evaluations thoroughly assess anxiety and trauma-related conditions, and we create comprehensive treatment plans that may include medication, therapy referrals, and functional testing.
Is telehealth available for Coral Springs patients?
Absolutely. Many Coral Springs patients use our secure telehealth platform, especially for follow-up medication management appointments. It saves the drive while maintaining quality of care.
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing. Mention Coral Springs so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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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.