Donna Hendricks, MA, LAMFT

Donna Hendricks is a personable and passionate therapist who has cultivated a unique approach to meeting each client and their family exactly where they are. With an empathetic presence and a commitment to genuine connection, she walks alongside those she serves throughout their transformative journey in the therapeutic process. Donna takes pride in her ever-evolving worldview and her deep cultural awareness—qualities that are nurtured with intentionality and reflected in every aspect of her work.

Professionally, Donna is a certified New Jersey K-12 educator, an accomplished life coach, and a Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (LAMFT) with extensive experience in providing both individual and family therapy services. Her strong academic background includes a Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Capella University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Kean University, which together underpin her comprehensive and informed approach to mental health and wellness.

In her role as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Donna employs a Systems Therapy approach, recognizing that meaningful change within one member of the family resonates throughout the entire family unit. She places a particular emphasis on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Narrative Therapy techniques, empowering her clients to reframe their experiences and create actionable steps toward positive change. Her background as a middle-school teacher uniquely positions her to effectively engage adolescent clients, enabling her to bridge generational gaps and connect with young people in an accessible and supportive manner.

Beyond her professional qualifications, Donna is deeply committed to lifelong learning. She believes that both the world and the clients she serves contribute equally to her ongoing growth, both personally and professionally. Her many interests fuel her curiosity and enhance her ability to connect with a diverse range of individuals, further enriching her therapeutic practice.

Donna Hendricks is widely recognized for maintaining a safe, compassionate, and client-centered space. She consistently reaffirms her dedication to her clients' goals, ensuring that their journey toward healing and personal growth is met with unwavering support and understanding.