Providing Personalized, Compassionate Care
Dupont Counseling Group is a Trusted Member of the Community
Our diverse team of counselors, psychiatric practitioners, and therapists has a deep well of experience helping individuals and families of all ages navigate life’s challenges. From adults, parents, and children to teens and seniors, we are committed to providing compassionate care tailored to your unique needs.
Discover what sets us apart
Accessibility
We are easily accessible with offices located at 8540 Baycenter Road. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation, simply call 904.394.5706. Diane, our Clinical Supervisor, will reach out within 24 hours or less to assist you. We do not have a long waitlist and can usually schedule appointments that will work with your calendar.
Affordability
As a division of The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services, we are a non-profit, and you will find our costs are often lower than many other counseling providers in the area. We accept most insurance plans and may be able to offer a sliding fee scale for self-paying clients, based on each person’s unique financial situation.
Above and Beyond Traditional Therapy
Besides traditional therapy, we offer teletherapy, animal-assisted therapy, outpatient substance use treatment, medication-assisted therapy, and co-parenting courses. We have strong relationships with the courts and Northeast Florida judges, and are experienced working within the court system.
Meet Our Team
Lorna Wittenrich, LMHC
Director of Clinical Services
Lorna Wittenrich earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida. She has 13 years of clinical experience working with infants, children, adults and families in school, community and in-home based settings, with 10 years’ experience in varying child welfare programs.
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In addition, she is a qualified supervisor for mental health counselors for the state of Florida. Lorna’s clinical foundation incorporates techniques in client-centered therapy, trauma-focused work, cognitive behavioral therapy and infant mental health.
Edward C. Spade, LCSW
Associate Director of Clinical Services
Edward C. Spade is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Florida International University in Miami with his master’s in social work. He has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has worked in mental health and substance abuse with adults and children.
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Areas of interest and action include social justice, autism awareness, support of first responders, and support of the LGBTTQQIAAP community. His therapeutic approach is from the ecological perspective, with techniques from CBT, DBT, person-in-situation, solution-focused, and person-centered therapy.
Karen Hanson, MS, M.Ed, LMHC
Therapist
As a seasoned mental health professional, Karen brings over thirty years of experience working in the human service field. Licensed in Florida as a Mental Health Counselor in 2020, Karen sees couples and individuals, ages 5 and up for outpatient individual mental health therapy accompanied by her Animal Assisted Therapy Dog (in training).
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Some of the techniques and interventions you can expect come from the following therapy approaches: Client-Centered Talk Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Positive Psychology. In the sessions, you will often identify, explore and process your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and actions. Karen believes, “The real magic of therapy happens when you gain self-awareness and start applying the new skills and strategies learned in the session to your life outside the therapy room”.
Lee Mikell, LMHC
Therapist
Lee Mikell has an MA in Professional Counseling and works with individuals, families, and children. Clinical specialties include marital and family dynamics, and men’s issues. He serves a full range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and life adjustments, and primarily uses psycho-education and strength-based, solution-focused therapy.
Nicole Davidson-Harshaw, M.Ed., NCC, LMHC, PMT
Therapist
Everyone experiences difficult life situations from time to time. For some, life challenges last longer than expected and can alter the perceptions of life. For others, you may have been trying to manage anxiety, trauma, depression, or even self-esteem issues and it appears it will not get better.
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When you begin the process of counseling, there is an opportunity created for healing. You are your most important person. Counseling can be a safe place to become more comfortable with your life journey. Taking this first step is the next right thing to do.
I have worked extensively with diversified populations ranging from ages 5 to 85 amongst various ethnicities, racial and cultural demographics. In practice, I work to support individuals, couples and families using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from a systemic approach. I hold vital to the core belief of client-centered practices and believe that counseling is a collaborative effort.
Sabrina Blake, M.Ed., Ed.S., RMFTI
Therapist
I became a therapist to help people have more good days than bad days, by helping them explore what that looks like for them. While therapy can be a difficult process, because talking about feelings is hard and quite frankly sometimes annoying, I work to create a therapy experience that is enjoyable and enlightening.
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Who says you can’t have a pleasant time while you learn about yourself? When I’m not working, I love cheering on the Jaguars (yes, I survived the dark ages), watching people randomly sing and dance in musicals, and anything else that gives me a chance to enjoy life as much as possible.
Types of therapy utilized include narrative therapy techniques, play therapy techniques, trauma-informed, CBT techniques, and motivational interviewing. Types of issues include anger management for youth, life transitions, stress and/or chronic stress, youth trying to manage ADHD, depression, self-esteem/self-image/self-worth, trauma, self-harm, and anxiety. I primarily work with youth ages 5-17, young adults, adults, and families.