Mark Odell

Mark Odell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. He brings 14 years of clinical experience and a background as a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer. He provides individual counseling to adults and teens and focuses on practical support for everyday emotional struggles.

He helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and the weight of life transitions. He also addresses relationship patterns, family of origin issues, and feelings of emptiness that can follow generational dysfunction. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps people can use between meetings.

Mark often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. He also integrates client-centered methods to prioritize the person’s own goals and lived experience. For trauma work he draws on EMDR to process painful memories when appropriate.

His style is straightforward and focused on solutions that fit day-to-day life. He listens for stuck patterns like people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, codependency, and avoidance, and then helps clients try new ways of responding. He encourages small, manageable changes that build confidence over time.

People who come to him typically want concrete tools and clearer direction. He will work with a client to set realistic goals and track progress. Prospective clients in Florida should confirm session options before booking.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s goals and perspective. The therapist offers nonjudgmental listening and helps people set priorities for change, which can be useful when coping with life transitions or relationship patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable pieces and uses practical exercises to shift thinking and routines, a good fit for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories. When appropriate, it can reduce the intensity of painful recollections and related reactions.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and tailor work to the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will decide which methods feel right and adjust as progress is made.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also gives flexibility for working around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while still focusing on measurable progress.