Lion Counseling LLC
At Lion Counseling, our team of elite counselors and life coaches are on a mission. We specialize in helping high-achieving men break free from the cages that hold them back to become the men God created them to be.
We offer individual counseling, life coaching, EMDR therapy, addiction counseling, marriage counseling, and Christian counseling. Many seek us out to overcome issues like stress, burnout, trauma, anxiety, grief and addiction. Just scroll down to learn more about how Mark, Zack, Marcus, and Rachel can help.
Mark Odland – MA, LMFT, MDIV / EMDR Certified / Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Mark Odland launched Lion Counseling with the goal of helping men break free from their personal cages and step into the strength they were meant to embody. He’s a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and experience Christian Counselor. In the past 15 years, Mark has led over 15,000 therapy sessions, trained upwards of 1,000 therapists, and supported more than 1,000 clients. His client base includes executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, pilots, elite athletes, celebrities, and other top-performing men.
Zack Carter – MS / Counselor / Life Coach for Men / Addiction Coach / Relationship Coach
Zack Carter holds a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. He focuses on helping men tackle common struggles such as bad habits, stress, lack of motivation, communication difficulties, career challenges, procrastination, relationship problems, and anger. While Zack is equipped to handle a wide range of concerns, his greatest passion lies in supporting men as they work to break free from pornography use and other destructive behaviors.
Marcus Thigpen – MA, Intern / Counselor / Life Coach / Performance Coach
Marcus Thigpen’s journey from isolation and struggle led him to discover hope, purpose, and resilience. With a B.A. in Behavioral Science, 11 years in professional football in the NFL and CFL, experience as an published author, husband, and father, he’s now serving as a Christian Counselor and Life Coach. He understands firsthand how life’s toughest battles can prepare us for greatness. Through faith, persistence, and support, he’s committed to guiding others toward healing and discovering their own paths forward.
Rachel Odland – MA, CWC, CPT / Life Coach / Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Certified
Rachel Odland offers Life Coaching tailored for women, driven by her passion for guiding them through meaningful lifestyle changes, navigating important decisions, and growing in their faith. With a blend of compassion, humor, and research-proven approaches like Motivational Interviewing and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Rachel helps her clients reach their goals. Over the years, she has supported a diverse group of women, including healthcare professionals, women in ministry, aspiring writers, college students, and widows.
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 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!
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.
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 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.
Next Steps
Mark Odland and his team only counsel men who are serious about doing the work. If you believe you’re ready to make the necessary investment of time, energy, and finances, send us a message using the contact form. We will call you within one business day for a free consultation and explain the next steps to take from there. If you’d prefer to contact us ASAP, you can call us at: 213-537-2273 or email us at: contact@escapethecagenow.com
