Odessa the Counselor

You can achieve a fulfilling, healthy, and happy life, and I am glad to be here to support you, your child, or the whole family in getting there.

I am devoted to assisting my clients learn ways to cope with anxiety, depression, grief, unexpected life transitions, and disruptive behaviors.

I work with adults, teens, and pre-teens as young as 10 years old who want to feel better. Using personalized therapeutic approaches, we can work together to learn ways to improve your mood, decrease your anxiety, and change any behaviors that negatively impact your life. I also offer parent coaching in order to support the whole family.

Let me help you navigate life in new, positive ways. Our office is calm and comforting, and our communication never keeps you waiting long.
Please call the office closest to you to schedule your appointment today.
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Specializing In...
  • ANXIETY MANAGEMENT
  • CHILDHOOD ANGER
  • DEPRESSION
  • GRIEF
  • ADDICTION
  • ALCOHOL USE
  • CHILD ADOLESCENT
  • AND MUCH MORE

Know the Signs

SIGNS OF ANXIETY

  • Constantly feeling tense, worried, or on edge
  • Your anxiety interferes with your work, school, or family responsibilities?
  • You are plagued by fears that you know are irrational, but can’t shake?
  • You believe that something bad will happen if certain things aren’t done a certain way?
  • Avoiding everyday situations or activities because they cause you anxiety Sudden, unexpected attacks of heart-pounding panic
  • Feeling like danger and catastrophe are around every corner?

SIGNS OF DEPRESSION

  • Little interest or pleasure in doing things
  • Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
  • Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
  • Feeling tired or having little energy
  • Poor appetite, overeating, or considerable weight changes
  • Feeling bad about yourself – that you are a failure or having a lot of guilt
  • Difficulty concentrating on things or making decisions

SIGNS OF SELF HARM

  • Multiple scars: Scars that are linear or in neat patterns, such as railroad tracks, or that spell out words are indicative of cutting.
  • Frequent injuries: Injuries happen with alarming regularity it could be a sign of a problem.
  • Unlikely excuses for injuries: Unusual excuses for how injuries occurred.
  • Covering up with clothing: Someone is always wearing long sleeves and long pants, even in warm weather, at the beach, or at the pool. Wearing lots of bracelets may be another way someone hides cuts, burns, or other marks on the arms.
  • Having sharp objects: Carrying razor blades, an X-Acto knife, or a box cutter in a purse or backpack when there is no logical explanation for doing so may be cause for concern.

SIGNS OF SUICIDE

  • Disinterest in favorite extracurricular activities
  • Problems at work and losing interest in a job
  • Substance abuse, including alcohol and drug (illegal and legal drugs) use
  • Withdrawing from family and friends
  • Begins to neglect hygiene and other matters of personal appearance
  • Emotional distress brings on physical complaints (aches, fatigues, migraines)
  • Risk taking behaviors
  • Does not respond as before to praise

Connect With Odessa

Odessa Young is here to provide you with more information, answer any questions
you may have and help you on your path to complete healing. 
Now serving the Upstate area 
Please call the office closet to you to schedule your appointment today.
The Well Center
117 N. Mechanic St.
Pendleton SC 29670
(864) 383-1996 
odessa@wellcentertherapy.com
Points of Origin
880 S. Pleasantburg 
Greenville SC 29681
(864) 345-8622
oyoung@pointsoforigin.net
Upstate, South Carolina  
MAIN: 864.671.0561
​OhThatsOdessa@gmail.com
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