Understanding Trauma: What It Is and How to Begin Healing   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (based on conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 13 of the Lion Counseling Podcast What Is Trauma Really? Trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—it’s about how your brain and body processed that

CBT for Porn Addiction - A Path to Breaking Free BREAK FREE FROM THE CYCLE WITH CBT FOR PORN ADDICTION CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and it’s one of the most effective treatments for breaking behavioral addictions like porn use. At its core,

Jesus vs. John Wick: What Men Are Really Looking For   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (in conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 3 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Why Are Men More Drawn to John Wick Than Jesus? We kicked off this episode with a provocative question: Why do

Christian EMDR Therapy Faith and Psychology to Heal Emotional Wounds If you’ve ever prayed for peace but still felt stuck in pain, I want you to know you're not alone, and there is hope. My name is Mark Odland, and I’m the owner of Lion

From Addiction to Purpose: A Conversation with Aaron Dahl By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT | Host, Lion Counseling Podcast   Based on Episode 11 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Brokenness, Redemption, and Legacy In this powerful episode, I sat down with Aaron Dahl—worship pastor at Eagle Brook Church and former rock musician—to talk about

What Is Happiness? And Why Doesn’t It Last?   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (in conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 16 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Happiness Isn’t What You Think It Is Most of us chase happiness as if it’s a destination—something we’ll arrive at once we earn

Understanding Anxiety: Why You Feel Stuck and How to Break FreeBy Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (in conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach)Based on Episode 9 of the Lion Counseling PodcastAnxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head—It’s in Your BodyFor many men, anxiety doesn’t show up as fear. It shows up as frustration, irritability, brain fog,

Christian Counseling Orlando Faith-Based Therapy for Real-Life Struggles If you’re searching for Christian Counseling in Orlando, chances are life feels heavy right now. Maybe you’ve been carrying more than you talk about. Maybe your faith feels distant, or you’ve been trying to hold everything together

Jiu Jitsu, Manhood, and Purpose: Lessons from Lael Rodrigues By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT and Lael Rodrigues, BJJ Black Belt and Coach Based on Episode 8 of the Lion Counseling Podcast The Fight is Real—On and Off the Mats Lael Rodrigues knows what it means to fight. As a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, gym

Why You’re Not Addicted—You’re Avoiding Pain   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (based on conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 7 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Addiction Is Not the Enemy. It’s a Symptom. Whether it’s alcohol, porn, weed, food, or social media—most guys we work with aren’t just trying