About Ellen
Ellen Odom is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck in relationships. She also supports those struggling with parenting, self-esteem, and major life changes.
Ellen frames therapy as a practical, goal-driven process. She works alongside clients to set achievable steps and measure progress. Sessions are collaborative and focused on finding realistic solutions that fit each person's life.
She brings 26 years of professional experience to her work.
How Ellen works
That background includes helping people manage caregiver stress, communication problems, workplace issues, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation. She also addresses guilt, shame, social anxiety, phobia, and issues commonly faced by women. In sessions Ellen listens actively and gives clear feedback.
She aims to be honest, accepting, and thought provoking while keeping conversations grounded and useful. Clients can expect straightforward guidance and a plan they can try between meetings. Starting therapy with Ellen begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling your first meeting.
Her approach is meant to help people make steady, practical change rather than promise quick fixes.
What Ellen works with
The areas below are the ones Ellen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 26 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Alabama |
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Online support options
Therapeutic Techniques and Online Sessions
Many of Ellen's sessions use practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on solving current problems and setting clear goals. A solution-focused method zeroes in on what is working and builds small, achievable steps to change how someone feels or behaves. This approach is helpful for people needing quick, concrete strategies for stress, anxiety, and parenting challenges.Another common technique emphasizes active listening paired with targeted feedback. In this style the therapist reflects what they hear, highlights patterns, and suggests specific actions to try between visits. That combination can be useful for improving communication, managing workplace stress, and addressing relationship concerns.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Ellen will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility with multiple ways to connect. Video calls let people have a conversation that feels most like an in-person visit. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or fitting therapy into a busy schedule.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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