Donielle Englert, Ed.S., LMHC

Director of Operations

Donielle (she/her) is the Director of Operations at The Nook. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor through the state of Florida. Donielle is a graduate of the Counselor Education program at the University of Florida where she received her Master’s and Specialist degrees in Marriage and Family Counseling. She is passionate about working with a variety of clients, including couples and families, using an integrative approach to co-facilitate change, trust, and safety in session.

Donielle is experienced in working with a wide range of diagnoses, with specializations in working with individuals having trouble coping with ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and physical and intellectual disabilities. In addition, when working with couples and families, she aims to assist them in deepening their connection and identify shared meaning through their experiences relating to issues of intimacy, sex, and communicating expectations and needs.

As a therapist, Donielle works to establish an understanding that everyone is doing the best they can with what resources they currently have, while also empowering her clients to utilize therapy as a resource for growth. In session, she provides a non-threatening atmosphere filled with authenticity, care, and cathartic humor. She challenges her clients in a warm and transformative way expanding their insight about themselves.

In her role as Director of Operations, Donielle oversees daily operations, manages staff, and implements best practices that enhance the client’s experience. She is dedicated to creating a supportive environment for both clients and team members, fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Outside of work, Donielle enjoys spending time with her family, eating sushi, drinking coffee with friends, connecting with nature, and cuddling with her pets.