🎙️ Episode 32 – Should Men Be Skeptical of Therapy?
In this episode of the Lion Counseling Podcast, Certified EMDR Therapist Mark Odland takes a bold and honest look at a topic many men are quietly thinking about but rarely say out loud: Should men be skeptical of therapy?
The answer? Yes—and no.
Mark explores why discernment is essential when choosing a counselor or therapist—especially for men with traditional values, Christian faith, or a strong desire for personal responsibility and accountability.
🧠Topics Covered:
Why many therapists are unknowingly biased against men
The problem with compassion without challenge
How systems theory can minimize personal agency
When secular counseling contradicts your faith
The difference between feminizing therapy and honoring male strengths
What good therapy looks like for high-achieving men
How to find a therapist who actually gets you
If you've ever felt frustrated by therapy, this episode will help you reframe the experience—and equip you to find the right guide for your journey.
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About the Show:
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland, a Certified EMDR Therapist and Christian counselor, this podcast blends psychology, faith, trauma healing, and practical tools for men who want more out of life.
