Prosperity’s highly trained eating disorder specialists in Coastal Virginia will give you expert and compassionate treatment for your journey to a full recovery.
Location
Prosperity in Norfolk
6340 Center Drive, Suite 100 Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 703-466-5150 x803
Fax: 703-649-3599
Email: information@prosperityedwell.com
Serving the areas of Norfolk, Newport News, Williamsburg, Hampton, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Hampton, Portsmouth, Gloucester, and Yorktown.
Staff – Norfolk
Mary Dye, MPH, RDN, CEDS-S
Nutrition Director
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Mary is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Consultant (CEDS-C) through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp) with over 20 years of experience in the field of eating disorders. Mary was born and raised in Virginia Beach and is thrilled to be “home” bringing expert treatment to this community.
Living up and down the East Coast and consulting abroad, Mary has worked across all levels of care for eating disorders. She has served as the lead dietitian for New York University (NYU) and was selected to be the first nutrition consultant for NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus, counseling students, and advising faculty and staff on the assessment and treatment of eating disorders.
Following her time in NYC, Mary served six years as the Director of Nutrition Services at the Oliver-Pyatt Centers for Eating Disorders. She also helped to create and open the flagship Clementine Program for Adolescents with eating disorders in Miami, FL. In both roles, she oversaw all levels of care from residential to intensive outpatient. After realizing the need for expert eating disorders care in her hometown, she moved back to Hampton Roads to provide nutritional care to members of the coastal VA community.
Mary serves as an expert advisor for Within Health and co-authored “The CEDRD in Eating Disorder Care”, with fellow members of the Nutrition and Health Management Committee of iaedp. She is a seasoned speaker and has conducted numerous seminars focusing on weight inclusivity, intuitive eating, step-down care, and the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Mary completed her master’s degree and R.D. training in Public Health Nutrition at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, with her public health training at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the Department of Infant and Young Child Feeding.
Stacey Guerrero, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director
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Stacey Guerrero is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner passionate about mental health care. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in psychiatry from Spring Arbor University and completed her clinical practicum at Leva Psychiatry. With extensive experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD, Stacey is dedicated to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental environment for her clients.
Stacey’s approach to care is rooted in treating the whole person. She provides comprehensive medication management while empowering her clients to take an active role in their care, helping them to embrace and manage their mental health journey. She focuses on fostering a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and encouraged.
Outside of her professional life, Stacey is a proud wife to an active-duty Navy service member and a devoted mother of three. She enjoys the busy life of raising her children, who are active in school and sports. In her free time, Stacey loves spending time at the beach, hiking, and playing volleyball with her family, along with their beloved goldendoodle.
Stacey actively collaborates with psychiatrist Dr. Adrain Brown.
Shauna Sturge, BS, MSW
Therapist
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Shauna is a Supervisee in Social Work whose approach is trauma-informed. Shauna became a therapist with Prosperity in 2021. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Social Work and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Saint Leo University. Shauna is passionate about assisting her clients with their difficulties and challenges in life. Although she is newer to being a therapist, she has been in the mental health field since 2016. Coming from a psychology-based background, Shauna is well-equipped to consider the multiple aspects of a person’s behaviors, interactions, and emotions that contribute to their ability to navigate more successfully through life. Shauna practices the client-centered approach and utilizes continued research, multiple therapeutic approaches, and modalities including CBT/DBT, psychotherapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, and art-based therapies; to find the appropriate treatment for her clients. She enjoys working with people of all ages and the LGBTQIA+ community. Shauna has experience in working with clients on family conflicts, coping with life changes, women’s issues, men’s issues, bipolar spectrum disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, parenting issues, employment/career/school issues, couples counseling, ODD, DMDD and has a special focus on working with ASD/ADHD.
Gianna Gianni, MSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Program Manager/ Therapist
Therapist
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Gianna obtained her Master’s of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and is now working towards her clinical social work licensure. Gianna strives to create an environment where all clients feel seen and respected. Understanding how clients live multifaceted lives, Gianna aims to utilize a variety of theoretical perspectives & approaches. Gianna primarily utilizes a trauma-informed, person centered, strengths-based approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. During her free time, Gianna enjoys playing video games and spending time with her three dogs.
Emily Dove, LMSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Therapist
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Emily Dove is a dedicated Clinical Therapist with a passion for supporting individuals on their mental health journeys. Since beginning her career in the mental health field in 2015, she has gained extensive experience in treating individuals with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health diagnoses. Emily is particularly committed to providing a non-judgmental, nurturing space for clients to challenge their eating disorders and feel empowered in their recovery.
Emily graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This multifaceted approach allows her to create a safe and supportive environment tailored to each client’s unique needs.
As a military wife and mother of two young children, Emily understands the importance of resilience and adaptability. She enjoys playing outside with her kids, spending quality time with family, and reading—activities that help her recharge and stay connected.
Joan Pleasants, MS, RYT-500
Yoga Instructor
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Joan has been a Registered Yoga Teacher at Prosperity since 2021. She has a passion for using the ancient practices of yoga to support her clients in moving toward wholeness, peace, and acceptance in their everyday lives. Joan believes that yoga allows us to become aware of the connection between our body, mind, and spirit in a compassionate and loving way and that it can play a valuable part in supporting eating disorder recovery.
In addition to her yoga training, Joan received a master’s degree in Exercise Science from Georgia State University, a bachelor’s degree in Dance Education from George Washington University, and is a Certified Personal Trainer. She has worked in the fields of fitness, wellness, and therapeutic activities throughout her career and now focuses primarily on teaching yoga. She is thrilled to be bringing her passion for yoga to the Prosperity team!
Joan lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and Miniature Poodle, Charlie. She is a volunteer with several community service organizations and enjoys being in nature, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Haley Havighurst, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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Haley recently moved from Pennsylvania to join Prosperity in 2021. She has a strong passion for helping those with eating disorders, using a Health At Every Size®, All-Foods-Fit approach. She attended the University of Pittsburgh, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics in 2020. Following graduation, she completed an 11-month-long internship at the Cleveland Clinic. During her time in Cleveland, she developed an enthusiasm for working in outpatient environments, and with the pediatric population. She enjoys taking the time to really get to know a patient and their unique experiences so that she can treat them in an individualized manner.
Haley is an active member of IAEDP and is thrilled to be working toward her CEDS credential. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, trying new recipes, going to the beach, or finding unique thrift store finds. She also has an interest in writing and composing nutrition-related content pieces for publication.
Caitlin Matthei, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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Caitlin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist practicing with an All Foods Fit and Health at Every Size® approach. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition Foods and Exercise from Virginia Tech. Caitlin previously worked for the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health (VBDPH) for 5 years and completed her Dietetic Internship through the Virginia Department of Health concurrently. At VBDPH, she focused on maternal and child health in the community setting and earned a qualification as a Certified Lactation Counselor. While working with infants and children, she developed an understanding of the body functioning in its most nutritionally intuitive state.
Caitlin is a native to the Virginia Beach area and has a profound passion for serving the community she grew up in. Upon hearing about Prosperity opening a clinic in her hometown, she knew she wanted to give back to her community further by using her skills and expertise to guide individuals on their journey back toward a healthy, intuitive relationship with food. Outside of work you can find her enjoying time at the beach or searching for the city’s best ice cream.
Rachel Howell, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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Rachel completed her undergraduate degree at East Carolina University in Public Health Studies with a minor in Nutrition in 2018. During her time at ECU, she developed an interest in food security and women’s health, which inspired her to earn a second degree in 2020 from North Carolina Central University, solely focused on nutrition, with the intent to work in public service. She came to Prosperity from the Virginia WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program with a passion for weight-inclusive care. Rachel is proud to be on the Prosperity team, as it aligns with her values of serving others who are experiencing a lack of security in their relationships with food.
Rachel is a North Carolina native who enjoys spending time in nature, listening to podcasts, and hanging out with her pets, Grayson and Marge.
Amanda Bakko, MS, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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Amanda has been a registered dietitian nutritionist with Prosperity since 2021 She is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics. She then went on to complete her dietetic internship and earned her Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics at Northern Illinois University. Amanda creates a safe space for clients to be at home in their bodies while helping them improve their relationship with food. She practices from a Health at Every Size® approach and follows the All Foods Fit model. Amanda moved from the Chicagoland area and is loving the different climate that Virginia has to offer. In her free time you will find her reading, spending as much time as possible outside, and playing with her two Dachshunds, Basil and Fennel. Amanda found her passion for the mental health field while earning her graduate certificate in eating disorders and is ecstatic to find a home at Prosperity.
Nyanza Worthington
Nutrition Technician
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Nyanza joined the U.S. Air Force where she began her 10+ year career in food service and fell in love with not only cooking but serving others. While working in a local rehabilitation center decided that she wanted to do more with her experience and furthered her education by enrolling to become a registered dietitian. When Nyanza was offered the opportunity to join Prosperity in 2021, she knew it was not only a sign to further pursue her dream career but it would entail her doing what she loved the most and that is serving others.
Nyanza was born and raised in Suffolk, VA, and is married with two daughters. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, traveling, and trying creative new hobbies.
Sherry Lillico
Nutrition Technician Manager
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She joined the Prosperity team in July 2020, just as we were returning to in-person services during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Business as usual” was still far from the usual, but because of her positive attitude and Midwestern work ethic, she not only embraced learning on the fly but found her new “job” outshone her expectations and has become a fulfilling calling.
Savannah Dyer
Chef – Dietary Manager
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Savannah is a Hampton Roads native with a passion for food and helping others. In her role at Prosperity, she aims to bring variety, trust, and fun to both eating and cooking, assisting the clients in healing their relationship with food.
Savannah earned a Culinary Nutrition Degree from the Culinary Institute of Virginia, where she also received her Certified Dietary Certification and ServSafe Manager Certification. She has worked in multiple restaurants over the years and most recently served for two years as a Formula/Milk lab Certified Technician at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. In this role, she ensured that the modified texture, allergen, and various dietary needs of hospitalized patients were met. In her spare time, she likes to go to farmers markets, try new restaurants, spend time with family, or go to the beach.