Janie Odem

I’m Janie Odem and I’m excited that you have found my page. I often jokingly tell people, “I didn’t have to read the books, I lived it.” My life experiences have enabled me to become the compassionate, empathetic and non- judgmental therapist that I strive to be. I am a true believer in the Holistic approach to counseling. I believe wellness comes from treating the whole person: physical, mental and emotional health. A healthy diet, regular exercise, rest, and regular medical check-ups are vital to staying mentally and physically healthy. I practice self-care with regular exercise: yoga, PiYo, and golf in my own life. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed by the State of Texas. I am also a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) registered by the National Association of Play Therapy. I have been a therapist for 10 years and absolutely love what I do. I joined New Beginnings in 2018. My passion is helping hurting people. My experience includes counseling with individual, family, marital, children and adolescents in areas of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, grief, relationship issues, marriage, divorce, stress and anger management, career, children and adolescent issues such as: school problems, bullying, self- worth, and dealing with family issues. I hold a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Houston – Victoria and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N., BSN) from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. I am a former nurse, teacher, and school counselor. I am bilingual and fluent in Spanish. I utilize a variety of techniques including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, Child- Centered Play Therapy. If you are struggling today and need help, know that no problem is too difficult and together we can find hope. Are you ready to change your life? Contact me today!