Here For You

Lorna Wittenrich earned her Masters 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. 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 is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Florida International University in Miami with his masters in social work. He has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Edward has worked in mental health and substance abuse with adults and children. 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, person in situation, with techniques from CBT, DBT, solution focused, and person centered.

M.S. in Community Counseling from The University of Wisconsin-Superior; M.Ed in Leading And Learning/Organizational Development from Jacksonville University and a BA in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Minnesota-Duluth. Works with individuals, families and children. Clinical interests include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT,) brief or solution-focused therapy, and play therapy.

Lee 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 full range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and life adjustments, and primarily uses psycho-education and strength-based, solution focus therapy.

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. 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.

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. 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.