Ondria Spivey, LPC-MHSP
Compassionate therapy rooted in story and skill
Details
| Name | Ondria Spivey |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC-MHSP |
| Based in | Tennessee |
| Licensed in | Tennessee |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 24 |
About Ondria
Ondria Spivey, LPC-MHSP, helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. She also supports those facing trauma, compassion fatigue, relationship and family problems, career strain, ADHD, and life changes. Her work includes issues tied to adoption, fertility, family of origin, and finding life purpose.
She draws on approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable. Ondria brings 24 years of clinical experience in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. She has served as a clinical director in both residential treatment for youth and outpatient counseling, and now sees clients in independent practice in Tennessee.
Her background gives her a broad view of different therapy settings and stages of care. Faith can be part of the work when clients want that. She names scripture and prayer as sources of strength she may incorporate for those who share or are open to exploring that perspective.
At the same time, she uses psychological tools from modern therapy to support change and coping. Sessions are collaborative and tailored. Ondria listens for what matters most to each person, then combines narrative exploration and evidence-informed strategies to untangle painful stories and build new, workable ways forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Ondria works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Ondria among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ondria among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ondria among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ondria among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ondria directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ondria directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and practical approaches for online care
Ondria commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. Narrative work looks at how a person’s life story shapes feelings and choices, and it can be helpful for family of origin issues, grief, or shifts in identity.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another approach she draws on to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavior patterns that change how a person feels and functions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, then propose methods that fit each person’s needs. Together they adjust strategies as progress unfolds so therapy stays practical and meaningful.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and deeper work, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed, and chat or text can fit short updates or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Ondria help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and family problems, grief, career issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on practical steps and story work. Conversations aim to clarify what matters and build usable coping strategies.
What is her clinical background?
She has 24 years of experience and has worked in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings, including leadership roles as a clinical director for youth residential treatment and an outpatient counseling center.
What credentials and region are listed?
The clinician holds the credential LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving a range of ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
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