ABOUT

At Odyssey Psychological Services, we believe that all people have the capacity to be resilient, healthy, and functional, despite what thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in the present context may suggest.  “Disorders” or “Issues” are only problematic in as much as they interfere with some aspect of a person’s life.   Whether evaluating medical, social, legal, vocational, or other personal consequences, Function is our primary measurement of psychological health.  Our theoretical model is Cognitive-Behavioral, with clinical intervention being heavily influenced by “Third-wave Behavioral” approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  We focus on the ways that human thought, emotion, and behavior interact to influence how we live our lives.   Our experience has shown that people are more likely to suffer when rigid patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving interfere with flexible adaptation to present circumstances.   Often, people will rely on avoidant or harmful means by which to change their thoughts, feelings, or environment – assuming that they are incapable of coping in any other way.  We collaborate with our clients to blend our clinical and professional expertise with their individual life experiences.  The result is a service that may allow our clients to thrive by maximizing their natural potential, increasing their ability to manage uncontrollable circumstances, and reconnecting with those aspects of their life that are most important to them.