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Mark Odell

Therapist · Florida

Practical therapy for life changes and relationships

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Mark Odell
Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida · MH15754
NPI
1558849943
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Down-to-earth support
  • Adults and teens
  • Focus on codependency

About Mark

Mark Odell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. He began his career after serving in the Navy and later completed a master's degree in counseling and psychology. He offers individual therapy for adults and teens and focuses on practical help for everyday struggles.

Mark focuses on problems people often bring to therapy such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and feeling stuck. He pays attention to how past family patterns can affect present choices. Issues like fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, and codependency are common topics in his work.

In sessions he uses approaches that help people name their challenges and try useful changes. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses Client-Centered methods to build a respectful, listening relationship.

For trauma and painful memories he sometimes uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, when it seems appropriate. He also integrates existential and Jungian ideas to help people find meaning and understand deeper patterns.

Mark aims for clear, straightforward goals and practical steps between meetings. He encourages small experiments and regular check-ins to track progress. People who want direct, down-to-earth support for life changes and relationship patterns may find his style helpful.

How his approaches translate to online work

Mark frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions; it can help with low self-esteem, relationship patterns, and general life stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together as needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, keeping regular appointments, and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins during a workday break or to use exercises between meetings. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your routine and comfort level before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He helps with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship problems, addictions, grief, eating issues, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a practical, respectful approach that combines client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques to help people make concrete changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 14 years of experience as a practicing therapist and a background as a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the credential LMHC, specifically a Florida LMHC, and practices with clients located in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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