- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and attachment
- Communication skills
About Lemuel
Lemuel Odom is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas with 15 years of experience. He works with young adults and other adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment challenges, substance issues, and problems with communication and control.
He uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name what feels hard and take small, practical steps forward. Sessions focus on understanding current patterns and testing new ways of relating to thoughts, feelings, and other people. Conversations are direct and paced to match each person’s needs.
Odom has experience with a broad range of life circumstances. He has helped people dealing with adoption and foster care histories, fatherhood concerns, first responder stress, and recovery from domestic violence or substance problems. He also works with people navigating grief, shame, and questions about identity and purpose.
In sessions he often tackles attachment issues and communication problems, looking at how past relationships shape present behavior. He pays attention to the everyday pressures young adults face - leaving home, starting work, money worries, study stress, and relationship uncertainty - and brings that context into the work.
To get started, a person chooses the online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. The subscription format for sessions can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location.
How his approaches translate to online work
Many of his sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and help people test new responses to old patterns. These methods are useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants practical tools to reduce overwhelm.Attachment-focused work examines how early relationships influence current behavior and relationships. This approach helps when issues like abandonment, communication problems, or difficulty trusting others come up. It tends to involve looking at relationship histories and practicing new interaction patterns in session.
Choosing the right approach is often part of the work. He will discuss options together and adjust methods based on a client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to prioritize and how to pace sessions.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the original biography does not list specific online options. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work or study schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments are simpler to keep.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression, plus related areas like abandonment and addiction.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based techniques and a direct, practical approach focused on understanding patterns and trying new ways of responding.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you offer international sessions?
International clients are accepted; confirm any region-specific details during booking.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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