Alexandra Barnes, LMHC

PLAINFIELD

Alexandra Barnes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the holistic treatment of adults and adolescents. Through empathy, open communication, and evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and existential therapy, she is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where clients are supported while being challenged to take an active role in developing and following through on a personalized treatment plan.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”
- Carl Rogers

Alex is a native of northwest Indiana and a graduate of Purdue University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in mental health counseling. Prior to joining Hendricks Therapy, she spent a decade working as a case manager, therapist, and supervisor for various social services and nonprofit organizations with a particular focus on the foster care system, including as a certified trainer for Resource and Adoptive Parent Training, Trauma Informed Care, Tools to Manage Behaviors, Sexual Abuse, and Cultural Competence. She is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and is experienced in working with individuals of all backgrounds. In her free time she enjoys going to see live music and spending time with family and friends.