About

Donatella Hill is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping children build resilience and navigate life’s challenges. Donatella earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Waldorf University in 2021. Donatella went on to earn her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville University, along with a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy. As a lifelong military dependent, Donatella has lived across the United States.

Drawn to play therapy for its power to foster acceptance and emotional growth, Donatella believes the playroom is a unique space where children are embraced fully for who they are. She sees the therapeutic relationship as a rare, gentle bond where the child is met right where they are, without pressure to conform to adult expectations. In the playroom, children are free to express themselves and develop at their own pace.

Donatella has previous experience serving children ages 3-5 in Duval County Head Start programs with social and emotional difficulties as well as trauma.