Therapist profile
Jessica Odell, LCSW, CSW
LCSW - Stress and family related concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and family
- CBT and EMDR
About Jessica
Jessica Odell is a Colorado licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, relationship concerns, family and parenting matters, and attention-related challenges.
Her style centers on direct conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what changes a client wants to make. She adapts the pace and focus to the person in front of her and helps them map out clear next steps they can try between meetings.
Jessica uses several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thinking and test new behaviors. Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from the problem and rewrite painful stories they keep repeating. EMDR is offered for people processing traumatic memories when that approach seems appropriate.
Over a dozen years in practice has included work with losses, blended family challenges, adoption and foster care issues, attachment and abandonment wounds, and the practical strains of parenting. She also addresses anger, isolation, codependency, and commitment concerns in straightforward terms.
Clients can expect a conversational tone that moves to specific tools and next steps. Jessica describes therapy as collaborative and practical, aiming for steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used and what they do
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's concerns. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behavior links. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and building new habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method for processing upsetting memories and reducing their emotional intensity when trauma is a concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Plans can change over time as needs shift and progress is reviewed.
Session logistics should be checked before booking because formats are not listed here. Confirm the available session options when you choose to schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid commuting, or choose a shorter check-in if that suits your routine. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt pacing and homework to what fits a client's daily life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related issues like abandonment and codependency.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her approach is conversational and goal oriented. She uses methods like Client-Centered work, CBT, narrative therapy, and EMDR to create practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are used?
Current session formats are not specified here. Please confirm the available session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.