Male Therapists in Odessa, TX
Alternative Life Solutions Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LSOTP-S
Odessa, TX 79761
Alternative Life Solutions Counseling seeks to help individuals find alternative solutions for those seeking new directions. We provide quality counseling services in a relaxing, peaceful environment that is non-intrusive. We work with each individual to help find solutions to the issues that have caused them to feel they are not where they want to be in life. Life can present us with many challenges each day! Sometimes these challenges are more than we feel we can handle on our own. We often wonder "where can I turn to for help?"
Alternative Life Solutions Counseling seeks to help individuals find alternative solutions for those seeking new directions. We provide quality counseling services in a relaxing, peaceful environment that is non-intrusive. We work with each individual to help find solutions to the issues that have caused them to feel they are not where they want to be in life. Life can present us with many challenges each day! Sometimes these challenges are more than we feel we can handle on our own. We often wonder "where can I turn to for help?"
My ideal client is someone struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward, but who has a willingness to change. They may be early in sobriety or seeking to strengthen their recovery. They need structure, accountability, and support that addresses mental, physical, and spiritual health. Their goal is not just abstinence, but a meaningful life with stability, purpose, and long-term recovery. They want freedom from addiction and a better future for themselves and their families.
My ideal client is someone struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward, but who has a willingness to change. They may be early in sobriety or seeking to strengthen their recovery. They need structure, accountability, and support that addresses mental, physical, and spiritual health. Their goal is not just abstinence, but a meaningful life with stability, purpose, and long-term recovery. They want freedom from addiction and a better future for themselves and their families.
John holds a MS in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Texas Tech Health Science Center and a MS/BS in Geology from the University of Texas in the Permian Basin. He is also a certified teacher holding certifications from elementary to secondary education. His clinical areas of focus include grief, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships, personal growth, conflict resolution, and career analysis with an eclectic style grounded in cognitive behavioral therapies. John brings an industrial, educational and spiritual background to his therapy, having worked significantly in each profession.
John holds a MS in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Texas Tech Health Science Center and a MS/BS in Geology from the University of Texas in the Permian Basin. He is also a certified teacher holding certifications from elementary to secondary education. His clinical areas of focus include grief, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships, personal growth, conflict resolution, and career analysis with an eclectic style grounded in cognitive behavioral therapies. John brings an industrial, educational and spiritual background to his therapy, having worked significantly in each profession.
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted—just as you are. From the very beginning, I approach our work together with care, respect, and a deep belief in your inherent worth. Your story, your background, and your experiences all matter here.
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted—just as you are. From the very beginning, I approach our work together with care, respect, and a deep belief in your inherent worth. Your story, your background, and your experiences all matter here.
Many come to counseling feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. I provide a supportive, judgment-free environment where we can identify what is holding you back, build healthy coping skills, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
Many come to counseling feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. I provide a supportive, judgment-free environment where we can identify what is holding you back, build healthy coping skills, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
In therapy, you will develop a deeper understanding of your motivations, internal conflicts, and emotions. With 30 years of clinical practice and extensive national-level training, I am well prepared to assist individuals with a broad range of concerns. Together, we will work toward meaningful and lasting change.
In therapy, you will develop a deeper understanding of your motivations, internal conflicts, and emotions. With 30 years of clinical practice and extensive national-level training, I am well prepared to assist individuals with a broad range of concerns. Together, we will work toward meaningful and lasting change.
I am a drug counselor that specializes in SAP/DOT return to duty cases and anger resolution skills. I have been in practice for over 15 years and have devoted myself to helping people in need. I am very down to earth and willing to work with clients and their budgets, feel free to call me anytime and get started right way, thanks!
I am a drug counselor that specializes in SAP/DOT return to duty cases and anger resolution skills. I have been in practice for over 15 years and have devoted myself to helping people in need. I am very down to earth and willing to work with clients and their budgets, feel free to call me anytime and get started right way, thanks!
Do anxiety, depression, or the pressure of holding everything together leave you feeling emotionally drained or disconnected from yourself? I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, men’s issues, life transitions, career stress, and emotional challenges related to medical concerns or major life changes. My goal is to create a thoughtful, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered to explore what might be getting in the way of living more fully.
In addition to therapy services, I also offer clinical supervision to professionals trying to obtain LCSW licensure in Illinois.
Do anxiety, depression, or the pressure of holding everything together leave you feeling emotionally drained or disconnected from yourself? I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, men’s issues, life transitions, career stress, and emotional challenges related to medical concerns or major life changes. My goal is to create a thoughtful, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered to explore what might be getting in the way of living more fully.
In addition to therapy services, I also offer clinical supervision to professionals trying to obtain LCSW licensure in Illinois.
Anxiety can steal your peace of mind, while depression can drain your energy. You may be facing panic, trauma, relationship stress, burnout, or a major life transition. I also specialize in working with veterans, service members, and military-connected adults navigating trauma, identity changes, reintegration, and the lasting effects of military life. Therapy can help you build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and feel more like yourself again. Weekend and online sessions are available.
Anxiety can steal your peace of mind, while depression can drain your energy. You may be facing panic, trauma, relationship stress, burnout, or a major life transition. I also specialize in working with veterans, service members, and military-connected adults navigating trauma, identity changes, reintegration, and the lasting effects of military life. Therapy can help you build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and feel more like yourself again. Weekend and online sessions are available.
For 30 years, I’ve helped couples reconnect when they are feeling more like roommates than partners. Whether caught in the same argument, growing distant, or struggling to rebuild trust after betrayal, coaching becomes a place where we create real change together. In sessions, I don’t take sides. I pay attention to the relationship itself—how you talk, what gets missed, and the patterns that keep you stuck. We slow things down, try out new ways of interacting, and look for changes that fit your life and the future you want to build together.
For 30 years, I’ve helped couples reconnect when they are feeling more like roommates than partners. Whether caught in the same argument, growing distant, or struggling to rebuild trust after betrayal, coaching becomes a place where we create real change together. In sessions, I don’t take sides. I pay attention to the relationship itself—how you talk, what gets missed, and the patterns that keep you stuck. We slow things down, try out new ways of interacting, and look for changes that fit your life and the future you want to build together.
I have experience working with individuals facing a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, substance use, self-harm, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and PTSD. I have extensive experience supporting veterans and their families, building strong, trusting relationships and providing guidance and advocacy. As a veteran myself, I bring firsthand understanding of the unique experiences and challenges faced by the veteran community. I have also worked with individuals involved in the criminal justice system, including those on probation or parole.
I have experience working with individuals facing a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, substance use, self-harm, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and PTSD. I have extensive experience supporting veterans and their families, building strong, trusting relationships and providing guidance and advocacy. As a veteran myself, I bring firsthand understanding of the unique experiences and challenges faced by the veteran community. I have also worked with individuals involved in the criminal justice system, including those on probation or parole.
My clients are often compassionate and insightful individuals who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected from what truly matters. You sense there is 'more' to life than just going through the motions and are ready to do the work to find it.
My clients are often compassionate and insightful individuals who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected from what truly matters. You sense there is 'more' to life than just going through the motions and are ready to do the work to find it.
My name is Bryan Halsell and I am here to help. I enjoy helping clients to find and mend that lost connection with themselves and others. For those who are gamers, teens, and emerging adults, I hope to work with you on improving your life (whatever that looks like), and introducing you to tools to help foster peace of mind about past or current experiences. I want to help guide you around potential roadblocks such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, navigating relationships, or feeling overwhelmed during a life transition.
My name is Bryan Halsell and I am here to help. I enjoy helping clients to find and mend that lost connection with themselves and others. For those who are gamers, teens, and emerging adults, I hope to work with you on improving your life (whatever that looks like), and introducing you to tools to help foster peace of mind about past or current experiences. I want to help guide you around potential roadblocks such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, navigating relationships, or feeling overwhelmed during a life transition.
Starting Point Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with change in any part of your life? Tough for you to make a decision? Are issues of morality and character at the bottom of your relationship conflicts? Do you have difficulty understanding concepts in religion and spirituality? Can't do any thing right? As a licensed professional counselor, I am committed to being your resource for solutions to help you overcome hardships. I would welcome the opportunity to assist you in developing and implementing a plan for growth.
Do you struggle with change in any part of your life? Tough for you to make a decision? Are issues of morality and character at the bottom of your relationship conflicts? Do you have difficulty understanding concepts in religion and spirituality? Can't do any thing right? As a licensed professional counselor, I am committed to being your resource for solutions to help you overcome hardships. I would welcome the opportunity to assist you in developing and implementing a plan for growth.
Lubbock location coming June 3rd! Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Lubbock Christian University. Post graduate Doctorate coursework at University of Colorado. I have practiced in Lubbock, Houston, Austin, Georgetown and Midland. Experience includes working with diverse populations dealing with a wide range of Brain and nervous system related issues.
Lubbock location coming June 3rd! Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Lubbock Christian University. Post graduate Doctorate coursework at University of Colorado. I have practiced in Lubbock, Houston, Austin, Georgetown and Midland. Experience includes working with diverse populations dealing with a wide range of Brain and nervous system related issues.
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You may be doing well in some areas of life while privately struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult past experiences, relationship concerns, or simply feeling stuck. I work with adults who want more than a place to vent—they want to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes. Together, we identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop practical skills for responding differently, and clarify what matters most to you so you can move toward a life that feels more purposeful, connected, and fulfilling.
You may be doing well in some areas of life while privately struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult past experiences, relationship concerns, or simply feeling stuck. I work with adults who want more than a place to vent—they want to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes. Together, we identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop practical skills for responding differently, and clarify what matters most to you so you can move toward a life that feels more purposeful, connected, and fulfilling.
I believe an honest, supportive relationship will give you the tools and strategies to reach your goals. I work with individuals dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship conflict, anger, addiction, communication difficulties, and couples developing healthy communication and conflict resolution. When you're in my office, you can expect warmth, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to develop the foundational therapeutic relationship necessary for your journey towards insight and personal growth. Call 7 days a week for appointments available Monday through Friday.
I believe an honest, supportive relationship will give you the tools and strategies to reach your goals. I work with individuals dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship conflict, anger, addiction, communication difficulties, and couples developing healthy communication and conflict resolution. When you're in my office, you can expect warmth, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to develop the foundational therapeutic relationship necessary for your journey towards insight and personal growth. Call 7 days a week for appointments available Monday through Friday.
Are you weighed down by compulsive sexual behavior, struggles with intimacy, or the fallout of infidelity? Do you feel lost, ashamed, or unsure how to move forward? You don’t have to carry this pain alone. I offer specialized sex therapy and counseling for individuals and couples facing addiction, anxiety, depression, and relational trauma. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can begin to unpack the pain, rebuild trust, and develop healthy patterns. Together we’ll work toward wholeness, sexual health, and intimacy. If you are ready to move beyond secrecy and step into healing, I’m here to walk with you.
Are you weighed down by compulsive sexual behavior, struggles with intimacy, or the fallout of infidelity? Do you feel lost, ashamed, or unsure how to move forward? You don’t have to carry this pain alone. I offer specialized sex therapy and counseling for individuals and couples facing addiction, anxiety, depression, and relational trauma. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can begin to unpack the pain, rebuild trust, and develop healthy patterns. Together we’ll work toward wholeness, sexual health, and intimacy. If you are ready to move beyond secrecy and step into healing, I’m here to walk with you.
When my children died, I lost everything—my identity, my faith, my sense of who I was. My conservative Christian upbringing offered no answers. I faced unbearable grief and a spiritual crisis that shattered everything I believed. Through my healing journey, which included psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, I found peace. That experience transformed my practice. I now specialize in traumatic grief, religious trauma, and psychedelic integration. I work with the bereaved, ex-evangelicals, and those integrating profound experiences. I understand these wounds from living them.
When my children died, I lost everything—my identity, my faith, my sense of who I was. My conservative Christian upbringing offered no answers. I faced unbearable grief and a spiritual crisis that shattered everything I believed. Through my healing journey, which included psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, I found peace. That experience transformed my practice. I now specialize in traumatic grief, religious trauma, and psychedelic integration. I work with the bereaved, ex-evangelicals, and those integrating profound experiences. I understand these wounds from living them.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve your therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Why might an individual seek a male therapist?
Clients, particularly men, may look for a male therapist because they may share life experiences that help them connect well and understand each other more immediately. Some men might feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about gender-specific issues, such as fatherhood or the social pressures around masculinity. Men who have experienced trauma or abuse, sexual or otherwise, may find it more comfortable to talk through their memories of these experiences with a male therapist. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Men often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than women do. In some cases, men might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how women do. Talking about one’s feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some men might find it comes more naturally when talking to a male therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual’s specific needs.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.