Hello, my name is Ondrea Hairston and I have been a licensed therapist for over 20 years. I have a wide range of mental health experience working with diverse populations, and have worked in many areas of social work practice. I graduated from the University of Washington in 2005 and received my Masters in Social Work all while raising a family. So I understand the challenges that work- life balance can bring into our lives. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, First Responder Issues, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IN LCSW 34007106A
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ondrea Hairston. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Ondrea is very personable. She listens to my concerns, but does let me know where I have areas to improve and how to move forward. She's very attentive to our conversation, timely, and provides follow-up and support whenever needed.
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Ondrea for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, and relationship issues
They are very helpful, professional, and personable. My sessions made me feel better and I took concrete action steps that improved my stress management and communication
Written on Nov 26, 2023 after therapy with Ondrea for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is amazing and really knows how to approach the situation presented. She asks very thought provoking questions that get me thinking more about the underlying issues
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Ondrea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes