Mark R. Odell, LMHC - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Mark R. Odell

Mark R. Odell

LMHC
15 years of experience
Virtual

Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, owner of Blue Angel Counseling, and retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer with 20 years of service. I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate various mental health and life challenges. I hold two master's degrees: An MS in Counseling & Psychology from Troy University and an MBA from Liberty University. I recognize that many people face various emotional challenges, seeking solutions for their immediate needs. Most people come to me for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, careers, and existential issues. I utilize various treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Many of the problems I help people with often stem from their past and may even be rooted in generational family dysfunction. As a result, buried feelings, isolation, fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, and unhealthy relationships may become problematic. If you feel stuck and seek relief, I will be happy to work alongside you to help you heal and reach your full potential. If you would like to know more about me, here is a link to my bio: https://www.blueangelcounseling.com/about-mark.html

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During our initial session, we will get to know each other in a non-judgmental setting. We will discuss a series of intake questions to help me understand what compelled you to seek therapy services. I will also employ various assessment techniques to gain a deeper understanding of you. Ultimately, we will collaborate to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific goals. Over time, I found that while everyone is unique, most clients typically start making measurable progress after our first three to four sessions together. The speed of progress is primarily determined by the effort you put toward achieving your goals. As you embark on a journey of self-exploration while learning new things, deeply entrenched difficulties tend to become much easier to tackle. From there, the progress and momentum of healing tend to increase in a surprisingly positive way. From there, once the person's goals are achieved, many choose to continue the therapeutic relationship through regular check-ins, such as monthly or bimonthly sessions. My mission is to ensure that every client has the tools they need to succeed and reach a point of self-efficacy. If all of this sounds promising so far, please don't hesitate to reach out to me and take the first step toward a brighter future. I also offer free 15-minute consultations.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My passion is helping people see their way clearly toward healing, peace, and freedom. I have faced my share of challenges and benefited from the same therapies I currently practice, which have led to fundamental positive changes in my own life. I understand the journey and the work it takes to reach true self-efficacy. This gives me a rare vantage point into what a path of success can look like. Although this was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, I consider it a blessing. I have a proven track record of helping individuals from diverse backgrounds recover from trauma, address current life challenges, and establish a solid foundation for success. I love helping people address negative core self-beliefs, improve relationships with others, resolve work-related dilemmas, clarify life-purpose issues, and heal from generational family dysfunction. I place a high value on warmth, empathy, genuineness, and respect.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to work with high-functioning individual adults who are motivated to improve their lives. I prefer that those who come to me for help are completely voluntary, willing, and able to engage in the therapeutic experience and actively work toward their goals. Please note that I currently do not book appointments with couples, families, or children. Finally, please know that I generally refrain from writing official letters for work-related issues, disability claims, divorce attorneys, and other similar matters.

About Mark R. Odell

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based and widely used form of psychotherapy that’s helped many people around the world. Therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with mental and physical health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain. The goal of CBT is to help you adapt and change your mindset and behaviors by reassessing distorted thought patterns.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is one of the world's most widely used therapeutic treatments. Unlike traditional forms of therapy that take time to analyze problems, pathology, and past life events, SFBT concentrates on finding solutions in the present and exploring one’s hope for the future to find a quick and pragmatic resolution to one’s problems. This method takes the approach that you know what you need to do to improve your life and, with the appropriate coaching and questioning, can find the best solutions.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that is designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. This technique engages areas of the brain to balance logic and emotion with the target of resolving negative core self-beliefs. For telehealth, I conduct EMDR through an auditory (with headphones) modality.