Mark Odell , LMHC

Mark Odell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer who holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychology and brings over 15 years of clinical experience to his work. He focuses on individual counseling for adults, helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and deep existential concerns. His approach recognizes that many present-day struggles trace back to family patterns and earlier experiences, so he pays attention to roots such as generational dysfunction, buried feelings, and isolation that can lead to fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, and unhealthy relationship cycles.

Drawing on a range of therapeutic methods, Mark integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to tailor care to each client’s needs. He aims to provide practical strategies for immediate relief while also exploring longer-term patterns that affect self-esteem, coping, and connection. Mark works primarily with individual adult clients and brings a calm, candid style to sessions that supports insight and change.

Those who feel stuck or overwhelmed by life’s emotional challenges may find his collaborative, focused approach helpful in moving toward greater functioning and fulfillment. He offers guidance intended to help clients reclaim energy, improve relationships, and pursue their strengths and goals.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Mark Odell commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in his clinical work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mark works collaboratively with clients to determine what aligns with their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time, combining strategies for immediate coping with deeper work when appropriate, so clients take an active role in shaping their care.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity between sessions. These modalities support flexibility and access, allowing clients to receive consistent care from licensed professionals in ways that match their schedule and communication style.