Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric testing that changes management
Crisis is not a lab day.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Sunrise patients
GeneSight testing in Hollywood is optional and post-failure, not a rite of intake.
Ferritin and fatigue belong in psychiatry when the history fits.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Write the hypothesis.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Cost consent.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Document assay.
Evidence we actually use
Functional labs (TSH with free T4/T3, ferritin, vitamin D, sex hormones, hs-CRP) are ordered when the history for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing suggests a medical contributor. Normal labs do not rule out a DSM-5-TR diagnosis.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
How Sunrise patients actually get here
ZIP 33313 is the lead postal code listed for Sunrise. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Sunrise include New River, Springtree, and the Flamingo Road corridor. ZIP codes 33313, 33322, 33323, 33325 map to this service-area page.
Document limitations.
Results visit.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Office for interpretation?
22 min from Sunrise if in-person.
Do you accept insurance for Sunrise patients?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Call us at (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific coverage before your first appointment.
Can I get evening or weekend telehealth appointments?
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate work schedules. Contact our office to discuss available appointment times.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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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.