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My name is Dr. LaKetia Baker and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, teacher, speaker, and ordained minister with over 15 years of experience working with people who are ready to embark on their healing journey. I possess a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California, a Master of Divinity and a Masters of Arts in Christian Education from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. I am also a proud United States Army Veteran.
I am the owner and host of PH Balance, a relationship podcast which can be found on Apple podcasts, Spotify and other major podcast platform, a contributing author for the book “She Found Love in a Hopeless Place: An Anthology of Spiritual Journeys”, and I enjoy working out and spending time with family and friends.
Driven by a passion to empower others, I seek to provide services for individuals, couples and families creating opportunities for clients to engage in critical discussions that cultivates healing, change and the development or enhancement of healthy and sustainable relationships.

Hey there! I'm Georgette Nelson, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for supporting families through life's early and often challenging seasons. With over 15 years of experience in nursing, I specialize in mental health, pregnancy and postpartum support, and the wellness of children ages 0–3.
My work focuses on helping families feel seen, heard, and supported, especially during pregnancy, after birth, and throughout those tender early years of parenting. I am currently involved in a community-based project that addresses substance use during pregnancy and the postpartum period, aiming to provide compassionate care and practical assistance to those in need.
I am trained in suicide prevention (ASIST), am an Endorsed Infant Family Specialist, and am a Certified New Parent Educator. Additionally, I serve as an approved educator for the Virginia court co-parenting curriculum. I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am dedicated to bridging the gap between research and everyday life by offering genuine, relatable, and respectful support for families.
Whether you are preparing for a new baby, navigating toddlerhood, or simply trying to take care of your mental health, I am here to walk alongside you. I am dedicated to bridging the gap between research and everyday life by providing real, relatable, and respectful support for families.
Whether you're preparing for a new baby, navigating toddlerhood, or just trying to take care of your mental health, I'm here to walk alongside you.

Hello! My name is De’Andra Oliver. I am a CSAC supervisee and Qualified Mental Health Professional for Adults (QMHP-A). I have been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University and my Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Longwood University.
I have extensive experience working with incarcerated offenders, sex offenders, children, adolescents, adults, and military families. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am an Active Parenting facilitator and I am an approved educator through the Virginia Court to educate parents using the Two Parents, Two Homes Co-Parenting curriculum. I also facilitate a Smart Recovery group for individuals suffering from any addictive behavior.