Ondrea Hairston, LCSW

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Straightforward support for stress and relationships

Details

Name	Ondrea Hairston
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Indiana
Licensed in	Indiana, Texas, New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Ondrea

Ondrea Hairston is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. Ondrea keeps sessions straightforward and caring to help parents and busy people find clearer ways forward.

She trained at the University of Washington and earned a Master of Social Work in 2005 while raising a family. That personal experience informs how she talks about work-life balance and the small defeats that add up over time.

Background and approach

Her LCSW credential is held in Indiana and she brings two decades of social work practice to each session. Ondrea uses Narrative approaches to help people separate themselves from their problems. She also draws on Attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current patterns.

Client-centered methods guide conversations so clients set the pace and topics that matter most. Practical tools from cognitive behavioral work are added when habits or thinking patterns are getting in the way. Emotion-focused techniques can help when feelings feel overwhelming or confusing.

Together these methods make room for both understanding and change. Sessions are offered in English and Ondrea accepts international clients. She aims to make therapy feel like an honest conversation where clients can test small changes, practice new ways of relating, and notice progress over time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Ondrea works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ondrea among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ondrea among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ondrea among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Ondrea among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ondrea among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ondrea among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ondrea among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ondrea among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ondrea 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 Ondrea directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Attachment Work Online

Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and pick apart which parts are helpful or limiting. In practice this means talking through events and relationships to find different ways to describe problems and open new paths forward.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape present patterns in relationships and emotion. This approach can be useful when people notice repeated trust issues, closeness problems, or strong emotional reactions toward others.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions start with listening, then try out approaches that feel most relevant while adjusting as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match busy schedules. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging suits people who prefer shorter, written exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel routines.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she help address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her sessions are conversational and client-centered, with attention to stories people tell about themselves. She blends Narrative work, attachment ideas, and practical skills so therapy feels both reflective and actionable.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience in social work and mental health settings. Ondrea completed a Master of Social Work in 2005 and has worked across varied practice areas since then.

Where is she based and licensed?

Ondrea is based in Indiana and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Her licenses include IN LCSW and TX LCSW.

Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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