Mark Odell , LMHC

Mark Odell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and retired Navy Chief Petty Officer based in Florida. He holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychology and brings 14 years of clinical experience to his work with adults seeking support for emotional and life challenges.

He focuses on individual therapy that addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, self-esteem, eating and food-related concerns, anger, career transitions, and coping with life changes. He also works with related areas such as abandonment, codependency, commitment and control issues, family of origin dynamics, guilt and shame, and first responder stress. His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, client-centered and existential perspectives, and elements of Jungian thought when they serve the client’s goals.

Mark frames therapy around practical relief and deeper exploration of patterns that often stem from past and family dynamics, including buried feelings, isolation, and fears of abandonment. He aims to help clients move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices and greater personal agency. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and support while helping individuals clarify their values and choices. This approach is helpful for people seeking understanding, self-exploration, and stronger self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems that respond to structured skill-building.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is an approach used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It can be considered when trauma or painful past experiences continue to interfere with day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while receiving tailored therapeutic support.