Foundational Leadership Work

Support for men whose leadership carries weight – and who want real change without forcing a one-size-fits-all solution.

This path is designed for men who are capable, responsible, and successful by most external measures, but who feel the internal cost of carrying leadership over time. The work here is intentional, serious, and paced to fit where pressure is actually showing up – not where someone thinks it “should.”

How This Work Helps

This path focuses on addressing what sits beneath behavior, performance, and productivity. Rather than offering strategies alone, the work helps reduce the internal strain that quietly drives burnout, reactivity, avoidance, or disconnection.

Men often experience:

  • Greater clarity and steadiness under pressure

  • Reduced emotional reactivity and mental fatigue

  • More grounded leadership decisions

  • Improved presence in key relationships

  • A sense that leadership no longer requires constant self-override

The goal is not to optimize you – it’s to remove what’s been weighing you down so leadership becomes sustainable again.

Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Jacksonville, FL

Mark Odland - MA, LMFT, MDIV

Mark Odland couples

Who Leads this Work

This path is led by Mark Odland – MA, LMFT, MDIV, who brings a focused, experience-based approach to supporting men under pressure. Mark Odland is the Founder of Lion Counseling and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. He is a Certified EMDR Therapist who has conducted more than 15,000 therapy sessions, trained over 1,000 therapists, and worked extensively with high-responsibility men.

Beyond his clinical work, Mark has built and led multiple businesses himself, giving him firsthand understanding of the internal pressure that comes with leadership, decision-making, and long-term responsibility. His work focuses on helping men address the deeper emotional and relational patterns that quietly drive burnout, reactivity, and disconnection. As the clinical architect of the practice, Mark sets the depth, standards, and direction of care while ensuring clients are matched thoughtfully to the kind of work that fits their current season.

A Note on Flexibility and Fit

Many men begin with one path and later shift as clarity increases. There is no “wrong” place to start. Our approach is designed to remain flexible – matching the kind of support that fits your current season, not locking you into a fixed track.

Next Steps

Lion Counseling works with men who are ready to engage thoughtfully and take responsibility for their growth. If you believe this work may be a fit, the next step is a brief consultation to clarify your goals and determine whether working together makes sense.

Use the contact form below to get started. A member of our team will reach out within one business day to schedule your free consultation and walk you through what comes next.

If you’d prefer to reach us directly, you’re welcome to call (561) 463-5466 or email: contact@escapethecagenow.com