Dr. Jamitta Covington
\nDr. Jamitta Covington is a resident of Virginia Beach. She is married t o Nashan and has a three-year old son\, Nashan Jr. &ldquo\;NJ.&rdquo\; She 's worked in the mental health profession for over 10 years servicing chil dren\, \;adults\, \;and families. Jamitta is a licensed clinical s ocial worker (LCSW) in Virginia and recently obtained a doctorate of socia l work in family studies and interventions from Walden University. As a yo uth she was involved in making a difference in the community through outre ach ministries. In 2017\, she founded \;my 501 ©\;3 B.E.I.N.G (Bui lding\, Educating\, Inspiring\, Nurturing\, and Guiding) You\, Inc. B.E.I. N.G. You is a community-based mentoring program to help youth build confid ence and critical skills to thrive in life. The program offers numerous se rvices including one-on-one mentoring\, group mentoring\, community servic e projects\, annual community events\, workshops\, and guest speaking. As a mentor\, Jamitta takes pride in providing support\, guidance\, and oppor tunities for individuals to succeed in life. Through mentorship\, she stri ves to create a safe space for individuals to build an emotional bond thro ugh mentorship and talk about relevant topics that affect them and togethe r identify solutions. She believes in the quote &ldquo\;Be who you needed when you were younger.&rdquo\; Life experiences have shifted her passion t o specializing \;in \; maternal \;mental health\, perinatal me ntal health\, and grief. Jamitta is a board member for Postpartum Support Virginia where she's able to connect her personal and professional experie nces to impact change. Her doctoral capstone focused on ways to support ch ildren following a parental death\, which has heightened her interest in o ffering therapy services to individuals navigating a recent loss. \; I n her spare time\, Jamitta enjoys spending time with family\, traveling\, and exercising. \;
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LauraB eth \;DeHority\, PsyD
\nLauraBeth DeHority is a therapist wh o specializes in working with caregivers and families. She works with indi viduals\, couples\, siblings\, groups and multigenerational families to pr ovide support in areas of family roles and communication\, stress reductio n\, anxiety\, depression\, grief and addiction. In addition to private pra ctice\, she has been an adjunct professor in the Master of Arts in Counsel ing program at William Jessup University where she has taught Family Thera py and Law and Ethics. She facilitates a weekly parent support group at Pa rents Helping Parents (PHP)and has served as a speaker and facilitator at PHP\, Shire House\, Help One Child and other community and faith-based car egiver support groups. She is a facilitator for SibShops. Currently\, Laur aBeth is a board member of Prime Plus and a member of the Norfolk Rotary a nd the Downtown Circle of Children&rsquo\;s Hospital of the Kings Daughter s. She is a past Board Chair of Via Services\, a private\, independent non profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities and special needs achieve greater self-sufficiency and lead richer lives. She is also a past chair of the Mary Baldwin Advisory Board of Visitors\; pas t president of the Cambrian Park Kiwanis in San Jose\, California\; and pa st board member of the Junior League of San Jose. LauraBeth is a graduate of Mary Baldwin University and holds a masters in Marital and Family Thera py from Western Seminary. She holds a Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from California Southern University.
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Theresa Privette\,
MSN\, FNP-C\, APRN
Theresa is a highly skilled Family Nu rse Practitioner (FNP-C) with 24 years of extensive experience in emergenc y nursing and leadership roles. Throughout Theresa&rsquo\;s distinguished career\, she has demonstrated exceptional clinical expertise and compassio nate care\, making a significant impact in the healthcare field and earnin g the respect and trust of both her patients and colleagues.
\nThere sa deeply understands grief and loss\, drawing from personal and professio nal experiences to support patients and families during their most challen ging times. She employs a compassionate and empathetic approach\, helping individuals navigate their emotions to find solace and hope amidst their g rief. She has a holistic approach\, promoting health\, wellness\, and heal ing in her community\, her family\, and her peer group\, and most especial ly in her mentoring of women. She ensures that each person in her charge r eceives individual personalized attention and investment. Education\, empo werment\, empathy\, and a commitment to excellence are the cornerstones of her practice. \;
\nAs a motivational speaker and teacher\, Ther esa has presented in diverse settings\, served as a panelist\, and partici pated in radio broadcasts on grief/ loss\, compassion/empathy\, leadership \, and various health topics. \; \;
\nTheresa is an art love r\, especially of music and the stage. She finds great peace in nature and being near bodies of water. She has the joy of being married to her best friend for the last 21 years. She is the mother of two phenomenal children . Friend\, sister\, and confidante to many.
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