Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Labs as instruments, not identity
Results are explained in clinic, not dumped as a PDF.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
Functional medicine psychiatry here refuses uninterpretable catalogs.
B12 psychiatric testing when risk factors exist.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (Broward County) has about 6,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef and pedestrian village.
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Discuss cost/coverage.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
What we rule in — and rule out
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing still needs a hypothesis.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
No 80-marker default.
Results appointment.
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Share with PCP with consent.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Can I draw near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
Usually yes.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
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.
Florida telehealth for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing requires the patient to be physically in Florida at the time of the visit. Crossing a state line mid-treatment can pause prescribing until licensure allows.
Care is structured around validated instruments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, MDQ) plus a clinical interview. Scores inform Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing; they do not replace it.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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
Same service, other cities
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.