Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV
Mark Odland is a Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved EMDR Consultant specializing in trauma recovery, burnout, and performance-related stress in high-achieving men. Over the past 15 years, he has conducted more than 15,000 clinical sessions, trained 1,000+ therapists, supported 1,000+ clients through EMDR therapy, and reached tens of thousands through his EMDR-related books, courses, and podcast.
Mark’s work is grounded in the belief that the mind and body possess a natural capacity for healing when provided with the right conditions, support, and structure. His clinical and educational focus centers on EMDR therapy as a neuroscience-informed approach that helps restore the brain’s innate adaptive information processing system rather than override it.
In his clinical practice and teaching, Mark integrates Christian counseling principles when desired by clients, viewing faith, meaning, and moral formation as potential resources in the healing process rather than obstacles to evidence-based care. This integrative approach allows him to serve both secular and faith-oriented individuals while maintaining clinical rigor and ethical clarity.
Through his books, courses, and podcast, Mark has worked to make trauma-informed care accessible to both clinicians and the general public. His approach emphasizes whole-person healing, integrating emotional, cognitive, somatic, relational, and spiritual dimensions of recovery.
With a background in therapy, theology, and the arts, Mark brings an interdisciplinary perspective to trauma healing. His contributions to the EMDR community include educational resources, narrative frameworks, and symbolic tools designed to support long-term integration, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.
The Lion Counseling Podcast
Here’s a sample from one of the fastest growing mental health podcasts in the country, focused on Psychology, Christian Spirituality, and Masculinity. In this episode Mark conducts a fascinating interview about EMDR, healing, and faith with Jonathan Pageau.
ONLINE EMDR THERAPY
Mark Odland – MA, LMFT, MDIV is respected worldwide as as an EMDR therapist, trainer, and innovator, and is able to provide online therapy to residents of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, South Dakota, and Texas. He also offers EMDR intensives (online or in-person), and EMDR Personal Retreats at his office in Duluth, MN. He specializes in working with high-achieving men like CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Elite Athletes, and other Professionals, including fellow Private Practice Owners. At this time, Mark has a limited number of spots available for new clients. To learn more about Mark and how to request a therapy appointment, click on the link below to visit his private practice website, Lion Counseling.
CONSULTATION AND COACHING
Mark Odland – MA, LMFT, MDIV is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant. He is also an Approved Consultant and Basic Training Facilitator with EMDR-HAP. He frequently provides EMDR consultation and can help you become EMDRIA Certified, become an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, or process difficult cases on an as-needed basis. Mark also provides Business Coaching to help therapists achieve goals. As an entrepreneur, Mark has created online courses, published over a dozen books, and built a thriving group practice with over 15 employees. Through these and other experiences, Mark has gained the insights needed to help you start a private practice, expand a private practice, and and develop passive income streams.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Need continuing ed credits for EMDRIA or your licensing board? We have you covered! Mark Odland’s highly-reviewed courses, “Spiritual Trauma & EMDR Therapy – 7 Steps to Help Clients Heal,” and “The Artistic Flow Approach to EMDR Therapy” are available on demand. He’s also published a variety of EMDR-related books, many of which can be helpful for your clients. His latest book, EMDR Inspired Art and Poetry – A Meditation on Hope and Pain for Troubled Times has received critical acclaim, and has struck a chord with therapists around the world.
EMDR INSPIRED ART
The artwork from Mark Odland’s book EMDR Inspired Art and Poetry – A Meditation on Hope and Pain for Troubled Times is now available for sale. In addition to the book, his fine on prints can be purchased online in various sizes, and can be printed on high-quality paper (with or without a frame) or canvas. Mark’s one of a kind, original pen and ink drawings from the book can also be purchased by emailing Mark directly. Finally, a unique, color version of Mark’s art is now available as an NFT (non fungible tokens). This type of artwork might be familiar to those of you who have interest in cryptocurrencies. Click on any of the images below to learn more.