Dr. Mark Odland LMFT

I received my B.A. in Art and Religion, and went on to attend a 4-year seminary to become a pastor. However, before completing seminary I felt a new and unexpected sense of calling to become a marriage and family therapist. After working part-time in both careers for several years, I made the decision to become a therapist full-time, and have never regretted it. I’ve always enjoyed helping individuals, couples, and families experience healing, and as a therapist I am blessed to be part of some pretty miraculous stories of breakthrough. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I’ve seen hundreds of my clients heal from their trauma, revitalize their marriages, and break free from their addictions. At the end of the day, it’s my clients who continue to inspire me, and I’m truly grateful to be part of their journeys.

• Minnesota, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 2081

ABOUT MARK 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. THERAPIST I received my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and went on to receive my EMDR training from renowned EMDR pioneer, Dr. Roger Solomon. In the years to follow, I received hundreds of hours of advanced training in EMDR from international experts, became a Certified EMDR Therapist, an Approved EMDR Consultant, and an Approved EMDR Continuing Education Provider. In this capacity, I have the privilege of training therapists around the world and helping high-achieving men across the country experience breakthrough. COACH In addition to providing therapy, I also provide executive coaching for business leaders and mental coaching for elite athletes. My coaching philosophy and approach have been shaped by my experiences as a therapist and through the mentorship of elite coaches. Years ago, I accepted the invitation to receive extensive business coaching from the legendary Scott Hallman (coach to Tony Robbins), and have attended lectures from international speakers like John O’Leary, Ken Coleman, Patrick Lencioni, Dr. John Delony, and Brian Buffini. Most recently, I had the privilege of discussing vicarious trauma with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. CREATOR I’ve been blessed to author over a dozen books, publish poetry, build businesses, create award-winning visual art, and make guest appearances on national shows like The Healing Trauma Podcast and The Anxiety Slayer Podcast. FLAWS I’ve had many victories in my life. But at the end of the day, I’m a work in progress. I’ve experienced firsthand the agony of failure, the grief of losing loved ones, and the numbness and compassion fatigue that comes with burnout. I’m far from perfect. But through my faith, the support of loved ones, and trying to practice what I preach by getting my own therapy I’ve become a better version of myself. As a result of these experiences, I now have a heart for helping other successful men experience healing and breakthrough. HOBBIES When not working, I enjoy surfing, jiu jitsu, hunting, writing, playing guitar, weight training, hiking, connecting at church, and enjoying life on the beach with my wife and 4 kids. MARK’S MISSION 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.