Laura DeWitz is a board-certified PA who has been practicing medicine in the Tidewater area since 2001. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Science and Biology from Virginia Tech, a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Science from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1996, and a Master of Health Science Degree, Physician Assistant Studies, from Duke University in 2001. She earned her Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Psychiatry in 2018 and has been with Chesapeake Psychological Associates since 2016.  Prior to this, she has worked in both private and military Family Practice since 2001. She has additional specialized training in CBIT for Tourette Syndrome.  She provides care for adolescents (ages 15+) and adults presenting with a variety of psychological and emotional concerns. 

As a woman and mother she understands the unique challenges in various life stages as well as the difficult decisions women face in medication selection in pregnancy and lactation. As a military spouse she understands the unusual difficulties faced by both our military members and their spouses.  As a human she can relate to your individual trials, even if they don't match her own.

In her free time Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children. She is a gardener who loves the outdoors, spending time in nature and will enthusiastically discuss the furry members of her household and yours.