Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Professional Counselor with 23 years of experience and am licensed by the state of Tennessee . I have experience working with individuals and families in a variety of areas such as anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship issues, abuse, trauma, adoption, grief and loss, and professional burn-out. I have worked in a variety of inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings with clients ranging from children and adolescents to adults and geriatric populations. I have served as the Clinical Director for a residential treatment center for children and youth, and later as the Clinical Director for an outpatient counseling center. I now practice independently.
I believe that human beings were designed to live in relationship with God and with other human beings and that we are never more healthy and whole than when those relationships are thriving. In contrast, broken or poorly functioning relationships are often a deep source of pain in a person’s life. The work of reconciliation in relationships both human and divine is central to my concept of the counseling process.
As a follower of Christ, my faith is a great source of strength and comfort in my own life, and I believe that there is truth, wisdom, and healing to be found in scripture. With clients who share that conviction, or are open to exploring it, faith, scripture, and prayer will be significant sources in our work together. However, I also believe that there are useful concepts available to us in the field of modern psychology which can prove helpful in the pursuit of emotional health and well-being. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is an approach that makes a lot of sense to me, and since it has a proven track record of actually helping people, I find it’s concepts particularly helpful. Simply put, CBT teaches that what we think and believe directly affects how we feel about ourselves, others, and the world around us, and this directly influences the choices we make regarding our actions or inaction. That being said, each client is unique in the challenges he or she faces, and I am committed to exploring what makes sense to you and finding what is helpful and meaningful in your situation.
I look forward to joining you in your journey toward peace-filled and joyful living.
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Ondria Spivey is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Tennessee with 24 years of clinical experience. She holds a mental health service provider credential from the state and her license number is 1720, which reflects her qualification to provide therapy across a range of settings and populations.
Her work spans individual and family therapy and addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family concerns, parenting and adoption-related issues, self-esteem and compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, ADHD, and professional burnout. Ondria’s background includes work in inpatient, residential, and outpatient programs, serving children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She has served as the Clinical Director for a residential treatment center for children and youth and later as the Clinical Director of an outpatient counseling center; she currently maintains an independent practice.
Ondria’s approach to counseling centers on the importance of relationship – both human relationships and relationship with God. She believes people tend to be most whole and healthy when those connections are thriving, and that broken or poorly functioning relationships can create deep pain. Reconciliation in relationships, whether between people or in one’s spiritual life, is a central theme in her work.
As a follower of Christ, Ondria draws strength and comfort from her faith and believes scripture contains resources for truth, wisdom, and healing. When clients share that faith or are open to exploring it, she incorporates faith, scripture, and prayer as meaningful components of therapy. At the same time, she values evidence-based psychological tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a framework she frequently uses because it highlights how thoughts and beliefs shape feelings and actions, and it has a solid record of helping people create practical change.
Recognizing that each person’s situation is unique, Ondria is committed to tailoring interventions to what makes sense and feels helpful for each individual. She aims to partner with clients to move toward greater peace, resilience, and joyful living.
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