Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
How Mark works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mark
Mark Odell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. He is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer who now focuses on individual counseling for adults and teens. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and life transitions in straightforward, practical ways.
Mark aims to make sessions feel direct and useful. He listens first, then helps clients set small, realistic goals.
Background and approach
Sessions often include skill practice, short-term coping strategies, and conversations about patterns that keep problems going. His background blends military experience with a master's degree in counseling and psychology. That mix informs a practical style that values structure and personal meaning.
He draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential thinking, EMDR, and Jungian ideas to tailor care to each person. People turn to him when stress or anger starts getting in the way of daily life. He also helps with relationship struggles, family-of-origin issues, codependency, grief, and career shifts.
He pays attention to how past events shape present choices and coping habits. In sessions he balances understanding with action. Conversations can be reflective or focused on behavior change, depending on what the client needs.
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles.
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mark's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mark lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective. The therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead to build insight and personal growth. This approach is helpful for people who want to feel heard and understood before making changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. Sessions break issues into small, manageable steps and teach skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is practical and often includes homework between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for working through the effects of traumatic memories. It involves guided processing of distressing events to reduce their emotional impact and help clients move forward.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and the problem at hand, and then recommend a mix of methods. Plans can change as progress is made and as the client learns what works best for them.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, brief skill practice, or those who like written reflection. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Mark
What kinds of problems does Mark help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addictions, relationship problems, grief, eating issues, career changes, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a practical, client-centered style that combines talking through issues with tools to change behavior and feel better now.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience as a clinician and a background as a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer paired with graduate training in counseling and psychology.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and provides services to people located in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule per therapist availability.