Business Details
8 Years
experience
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Cantonment, FL
At White Sands Counseling Center, we are dedicated to creating a warm, personalized environment where clients receive comprehensive support beyond traditional therapy sessions. Our approach includes weekly feedback, assignment follow-up, and tele-therapy options to ensure continuous care. With over 17 years of combined experience, our Licensed Therapist specializes in working with adults, children, and adolescents, while our Certified Life Coach provides action-oriented guidance for family, relationship, and career challenges. We integrate innovative and traditional methods to address emotional difficulties, offering tools for positive outcomes.Our team's extensive background in healthcare and counseling informs our client-centered philosophy, emphasizing active listening and tailored solutions. We prioritize accessibility through in-network insurance options, out-of-network certifications, and flexible payment arrangements. Our recent expansion into virtual sessions and specialized ART therapy reflects our commitment to evolving with client needs while maintaining a focus on individualized care.
Services
ART Therapy
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
ADHD Testing
Tele-Therapy
Life Coaching
Trauma Treatment
Anxiety Management
Child Counseling
Depression Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of specialized counseling experience for adults and adolescents
- Our Certified Life Coach provides action-oriented solutions for relationship and career challenges
- We implement Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for rapid trauma resolution
- We provide personalized support with weekly feedback and tele-therapy options
- Our team combines 41+ years of healthcare industry expertise with innovative approaches
Services
ART Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) rapidly resolves trauma symptoms through guided imagery replacement. This evidence-based method eliminates negative triggers and intrusive thoughts within one session while maintaining client control. Recognized by the American Psychological Association, ART effectively treats PTSD, anxiety, and phobias through eye movement integration techniques.
Individual Therapy
Customized therapy sessions address adult and adolescent mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Our licensed therapist employs cognitive-behavioral techniques combined with personalized coping strategies. Sessions focus on emotional regulation, behavioral patterns, and developing practical solutions for daily challenges through both in-person and virtual formats.
Family Counseling
Specialized therapy for family dynamics and relationship development addresses communication breakdowns and conflict resolution. Our approach targets intergenerational patterns, boundary setting, and emotional connection building. Sessions incorporate systemic perspectives to improve household relationships and address specific challenges like separation anxiety and postpartum depression.
ADHD Testing
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations identify ADHD symptoms in children and adults through standardized assessments. Our process includes clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and cognitive testing. The assessment provides detailed recommendations for treatment plans, educational accommodations, and behavioral management strategies tailored to individual neurological profiles.
Tele-Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions offer flexible mental health support through HIPAA-compliant platforms. This service maintains therapeutic continuity with remote access to counseling, life coaching, and follow-up consultations. Virtual sessions accommodate busy schedules while preserving the quality of personalized care and evidence-based treatment approaches.
People
Danette Dupre
Licensed Therapist
With 16+ years in clinical social work, Danette holds an MSW from Florida State University. She oversees clinical practices and patient care while providing specialized therapy for adults and adolescents. Her expertise spans multiple healthcare settings including outpatient clinics and assisted living facilities.
Joseph Dutra
Certified Life Coach
Joseph brings 25 years of healthcare experience as a Davinci Robot Technician and surgical coordinator. He specializes in helping clients achieve personal and professional goals through action-oriented coaching while managing business operations at White Sands Counseling Center.
Emma
Therapy Assistant Dog
Certified therapy dog Emma provides emotional support during sessions. Her presence helps reduce stress and anxiety while creating a comforting environment for clients. Emma participates in sessions upon request to enhance therapeutic outcomes through animal-assisted interventions.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide ART therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, ADHD testing, and life coaching for adults, teens, and children.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield, are out-of-network certified with Tricare East, and offer cash-pay options for all services.
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
ART therapy rapidly resolves trauma symptoms by replacing negative mental images with positive ones through guided eye movement techniques in one session.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure tele-therapy sessions through HIPAA-compliant platforms for all our counseling and coaching services.
What are your office hours?
Our physical office is open Monday-Friday 8AM-6PM for in-person sessions with virtual options available outside these hours.
