Ellen Odom , LPC

Ellen Odom is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with 26 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, motivation and self-esteem, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and workplace challenges.

She favors a solution-focused approach - a collaborative, practical, and goal-driven way of working that concentrates on identifying steps clients can take to create meaningful change. Ellen centers the therapeutic relationship on the individual, partnering with each person to build a plan tailored to their goals. Her style is honest, supportive, and accepting, while also offering thoughtful feedback and active listening to help clients clarify next steps.

Ellen aims to help people who are dissatisfied with how things are going and who want concrete direction and encouragement for change. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and she values the decision to begin the process as an important part of the work ahead.

Solution-Focused Care and Online Therapy Options

Ellen Odom uses a solution-focused approach that concentrates on practical steps and achievable goals to help clients move forward. This method is well suited to people seeking clear direction with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and adjusting to life changes. She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize skill-building and problem solving to address symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ellen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to set priorities, try strategies, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Ellen includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home or on the go, while still working with a licensed professional focused on practical, goal-driven care.