About Mark Odland, Owner of Lion Counseling
My name is Mark Odland, and my mission is to help men escape the cages that hold them back and become the lions God created them to be. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified EMDR Therapist, and an experienced faith-based counselor.
Over the last 15 years I’ve conducted over 15,000 therapy sessions, trained over 1,000 therapists, and helped over 1,000 clients. If you’re skeptical of therapy, I don’t blame you. But I’m not like most therapists.
Mark’s Credentials
- M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy (MN School of Professional Psychology)
- Master of Divinity (Luther Seminary)
- B.A. in Art and Religion (Augustana University)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota, Indiana, Florida, South Dakota, Nevada, and Texas
- LMFT and LPCC Board-Approved Supervisor
- Certified EMDR Therapist, Approved EMDR Consultant, and Continuing Education Provider (EMDRIA)
- Approved EMDR Consultant and Basic Training Facilitator (EMDR Institute, EMDR-HAP)
- Creator of 3 EMDRIA-Approved Online CE Courses
- Prepare-Enrich Certified
- Recipient of Business Coaching from Scott Hallman (Tony Robbins’ Coach)
- Frequent Guest on National Shows like The Healing Trauma Podcast and The Anxiety Slayer Podcast
- Author of Over a Dozen Books
- State Record-Setting Athlete
- Award-Winning Visual Artist and Published Poet
Our Mission at Lion Counseling
Over the years I’ve observed that the very men who innovate, sacrifice, and invest to make the world a better place are misunderstood by the culture and even by their own wives and kids. In not so many words, they are told to be quiet and retreat from life.
There’s nothing sadder than to see a caged lion who has lost the fire in his eyes. I help men get the fire back. To leave their cages and become the lions they were created to be… Men capable of courageously stepping into the fray to provide, protect, create, love, and leave a legacy.
Mark with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
I recently had the distinct privilege of meeting Dr. Jordan Peterson and consulting with him on some deeply impactful topics, including vicarious trauma, setting healthy boundaries, navigating faith, and understanding the complex interplay of compassion, pride, and resentment.
Our discussion was incredibly insightful, offering guidance that has been nothing short of transformative for both me personally and my practice. The wisdom and clarity Dr. Peterson shared were exactly what I needed to elevate my work to the next level. I would expect nothing less from a heavyweight in the field like Jordan.
Lion Counseling Clients
Over the years I’ve found that many of my clients seem to experience life as either “Rogue Lions” or “Caged Lions.”
My “Rogue Lions” are Fortune 500 executives, Professional Athletes, Olympians, and Celebrities. They already left their cages long ago, but have maybe drifted too far from the pride and are now struggling on the homefront. High stress, numbness, addiction, and marriage conflict are common. I help these men recalibrate their priorities, heal relationships, and do the deeper emotional work necessary to stay healthy and leave a legacy that’s lasting.
My “Caged Lions” are the small business owners, physicians, entrepreneurs, commercial pilots, engineers, architects, and electricians. As earners they’re already in the top 10-15% of men… but they still haven’t achieved financial freedom and feel pulled in too many directions. Often, they value faith, family, and freedom. And yet, they still feel caged, overworked, and underappreciated. I help these men to escape the cage and become the men God created them to be.
The high achieving men that find me often seek me out because I specialize in both EMDR and Christian Counseling. As an EMDR therapist I can be very tactical, functioning like an emotional surgeon. I help men identify the targets that need attention, and then use this research-proven therapy approach to unleash the brain’s natural ability overcome insecurities and emotional barriers. But as a man grounded in faith, the therapy process isn’t robotic… it’s full of heart and authenticity. I take my clients down difficult roads, but I do so with compassion.
Benefits of Working with Mark and his team at Lion Counseling
➣ Enhance Performance in Business, Athletics, and Relationships
➣ Recalibrate Priorities and Focus on What Matters Most
➣ Heal Emotional Barriers at Their Source, Permanently and Naturally
➣ Increase Your Capacity for Personal
Breakthroughs
➣ Master Essential “Soft Skills” for Healthy Relationships
➣ Develop Assertiveness to Stand Up for Your Beliefs Effectively
➣ Find Relief from Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Addiction, and Low Motivation
➣ Deepen Your Faith, Meaning, Purpose, and Perspective
➣ Transform Your Mind with New Knowledge and Insight
➣ Strengthen Your Marriage with the Gottman Method
➣ Build and Leave a Legacy You Can Be Proud Of
Testimonials
Mark Odland is a fabulous leader who believes in running a purpose driven, values based organization that is focused on the well-being and greater good of their clients.
An expert who actually cares. I definitely recommend.
Mark’s dedication to excellence and empathy is immediately apparent in his interactions. You’ll be in great hands with Mark and his team!
Mark is one of the most talented humans I know… After four hours of sharing my life stories with Mark, he was able to see how everything connected and helped me craft my life’s mission statement: “Freeing others to fiercely pursue their purpose”.
Mark has taught me so much about EMDR and he is definitely an EMDR expert. His approach is very compassionate and straightforward so I was able to process my anxiety around using EMDR and be confident with my clinical skills. I’d recommend him as a therapist and supervisor to anyone!
Mark is an extremely talented, enjoyable person and a gifted therapist, and I would not hesitate to refer my closest family and friends to him.
Mark is a wonderful therapist leading a great team of dedicated therapists.
Their clients’ faith and spirituality is fully explored and considered as an integral piece of their mental health and functioning. I recommend Mark…without reservation.
