Understanding Anger: What It's Really Trying to Tell You By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT Based on Episode 6 with Zack Carter (Counselor and Coach) on the Lion Counseling Podcast Anger Isn’t the Problem—It’s a Signal Most men don’t need to be taught how to get angry. We’re experts. But few of us have been

Why Bitcoiners Feel at Home at Lion Counseling By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV | Founder of Lion CounselingYes, I'm a Bitcoiner—And That MattersBitcoin isn't just about money. It’s about freedom, self-sovereignty, moral conviction, and a deep dissatisfaction with systems that erode personal agency and long-term value. As a therapist, husband, father, and man of faith,

Why Men Struggle to Make Friends - And How to Fix It   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV (in conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 5 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Modern Men Are Isolated—But It Doesn’t Have to Stay That Way Let’s face it: a lot of men

Why You Keep Fighting About Sex—and How to Stop It Fighting in marriage usually comes down to three things: money, sex, and chores. And out of those three, fighting about sex is often the most emotionally charged. It touches on identity, connection, rejection, and vulnerability,

Meeting Bo Nickal: Faith, Fighting, and the Heart of a ChampionBy Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV | Founder of Lion CounselingOriginally inspired by a personal post on LinkedInA Chance Meeting with Bo NickalFriday night, I had the unexpected honor of meeting Bo Nickal—an elite UFC middleweight contender and 3-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion. For

How Much Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cost in 2026 When people start thinking about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) therapy, one of the first questions that comes up is how much does it cost? It’s a fair question, and honestly, it’s one you should be asking

Men: What Is Holding You Back from Achieving Your Goals? If you’re reading this, chances are you’re already doing a lot of things right. Maybe you’ve got a stable job, you provide for your family, and from the outside looking in, it seems like you’re

Find an Online Porn Addiction Therapist To Break the Cycle If you’re reading this, you might be tired of feeling stuck in a loop, telling yourself this is the last time, only to fall back into the same pattern again. We’ve worked with a lot

Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Las Vegas Residents If you're looking for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Las Vegas that works with your schedule and lifestyle, online sessions might be the best place to start. At Lion Counseling, we’re licensed to provide therapy throughout Nevada, including

Why Am I Unmotivated: 3 Steps to Get Moving Again If you’ve ever looked around at your life, your job, your relationships, your responsibilities, and thought, “Why am I unmotivated?” you’re not alone. I work with high-achieving men every week who feel successful on paper but