Mark Odell , LMHC

Mark Odell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience and a master's degree in counseling and psychology. A retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, he brings practical discipline and calm to work with adults facing a range of emotional challenges. Mark focuses on individual adult clients and concentrates on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

He recognizes that many struggles arise from past hurts and family-of-origin dynamics, which can produce patterns like fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, difficulty with commitment, and involvement in unhealthy relationships. Drawing on approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Client-Centered techniques, and elements of existential and Jungian thinking, he tailors interventions to the concerns and goals each person brings. Mark also addresses practical life issues such as career stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges common to first responders.

Mark aims to create a collaborative environment where adults can explore roots of pain, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. He combines evidence-informed methods with an emphasis on understanding each person’s story to help clients move toward greater resilience and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mark Odell

Mark Odell integrates several approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured method that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist supports the client’s own capacity for growth and self-understanding, useful for building self-esteem and addressing relationship and identity concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that can help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity when trauma is a central issue.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark works collaboratively with clients to explore what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adapting methods over time as needs change. This team-like direction helps clients feel involved in decisions about their care.

Online therapy with Mark is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and accessibility for those who cannot attend in person. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support while making it easier to maintain ongoing work toward personal and emotional goals.