Kay Odegard, LCSW
Columbia, MD
With over 10 years of experience as a couples counselor, I combine trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and emotionally focused techniques to help couples reconnect with empathy, clarity, and purpose. I create a collaborative and supportive space where healing begins through understanding, softened defenses, and renewed compassion. I feel confident supporting couples facing communication challenges, trauma, infidelity, substance use, and conflict dynamics, always guiding them toward trust, stability, and lasting connection. Witnessing couples rediscover compassion and build stronger, more resilient relationships is the most meaningful part of my work.
Education & Experience
- The University of Maryland, 2011
- The Pennsylvania State University, 2000
- 10+ years of experience serving couples and families
Specialties
- Marital & Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Conflict Resolution
- Intimacy
- Communication
- Sexless/Withdrawn
- Affair & Infidelity Recovery
- Family Systems & Life Changes
Trainings, Certifications, and Continuing Education
- The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy: Differentiation, Attachment, and Brain Science (Year Long Intensive, Couples Institute), 2026
- Intensive EMDR Training
- CBT in treatment of Substance use disorders
- Understanding the Roles of of Cognitive Distortions and Defense Mechanisms in Processing Trauma
- Understanding and Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
- Rewire the Anxious Brain: Neuroscience-Informed Treatment of Anxiety, Panic and Worry
- Managing Chronic Pain in Adults with Substance Abuse Disorders
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A Collaborative Approach to the Treatment of Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorders
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Women and Mental Health
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Juveniles Charged as Adults: At the Crossroads of Psychology, Human Development, and the Law
Kay’s Approaches include the following:
- Gottman Method
- Imago Therapy
- Relational Life Therapy by Terry Real
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
Locations Kay Works
Columbia, MD
Our Counselors Association Memberships Include:
