Find Freedom and Recovery from Addiction
North Woods Christian Counseling, LLC is founded and directed by Mark Odland – MA, LMFT, MDIV. Mark is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and former ordained minister. He is committed to delivering competent and sensitive care from a Christian perspective, meeting each client where they are at in their process of healing. Using a ground-breaking therapy approach called EMDR, Mark is able to help individuals find freedom from their addictions. As a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant, he trains EMDR therapists around the world. While he currently isn’t accepting new clients, he closely supervises his amazing team of EMDR therapists, who are able to work with a variety of issues, including those listed to the right…
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Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Dependency
Co-Dependence
Compulsive Shopping
Gambling Addiction
Kleptomania
Overeating
Over-Exercising
Pornography/Sex Addiction
Smoking Addiction
Video Game/Computer Addiction
Workaholism
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that have gotten out of hand? Do you find yourself isolating from others and being more secretive? Are those that love you expressing concerns about your behavior? If so, it might be worth taking a hard look at your behaviors.
The word “addict” has taken on a negative connotation in our culture, as though to be addicted to something is a huge moral failing. But in truth, addiction is about pain. Physical and emotional pain can only be tolerated for so long before something has to give. Substances like alcohol, nicotine, pain pills, and caffeine are common ways that we use to numb the pain, take our mind off it, and press ahead. Of course, you can only avoid these things for so long before it begins to take a toll on your body, mind, spirit, and relationships.
Despite all the research to the contrary, so many of us still get the message that if we just tried hard, and had more “will power” we could take care of the issue ourselves. However, this is rarely the case. If you’re ready to explore the possibility of eliminating or reducing unwanted behaviors related to a substance, but aren’t ready for a 30-day residential program, our team might be able to help. In-Person Addiction Counseling in White Bear Lake or Duluth is available, as is convenient and confidential Online Addiction Counseling.
At North Woods, you won’t receive judgment. We won’t nag you or blame you. But with compassion and insight, we will explore your goals for therapy, and help you work toward them using a collaborative approach. If you’re not sure about the process, remember that you can always test the waters with a free, 30-minute consultation with one of our therapists.
