Debbi Odell, LMFT, EXAT
(she/they)
About Me
I enjoy working with teens, adults and couples, for all types of trauma and attachment related issues, from anxiety to OCD to relationship stresses to PTSD to Dissociative Disorders. I utilize a combination of approaches tailored to each individual, to help them work through their inner blocks, leave past stressors behind and find new ways of being in the world. I love seeing people get unstuck from past experiences, and I love supporting creative people in their processes. I offer a culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental approach and can support individuals recovering from all types of systemic traumas, including religious trauma.
Education & Experience
I attended Antioch University of Santa Barbara, graduated with an MACP in Clinical Psychology specializing in Somatic Psychotherapies (Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy). I then received a certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from Northwest Creative & Expressive Arts Institute, and completed EMDR Level I training through Scaling Up. I've taken trainings in all types of creative arts: drama, movement, dance, journaling, poetry, visual arts, sandtray, music, voice, play, Oaklander; dissociative disorders, religious trauma, parts work including IFS, and TF-CBT. I've also learned alternate EMDR approaches including 4 Blinks and somatic processing, and enjoy continuing to learn and develop my skills.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I co-coordinate a monthly expressive arts therapy alumni group, participate in EMDR consultation groups and expressive arts process groups.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Dissociative Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- Expats
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
- Sliding Scale