Colby Odom, LMSW

10/20/2026

Grief does not have a script and healing isn't on a schedule.

It can be something that we learn to carry and understand. Some days can feel overwhelming and other days, it exists in the background. You may find yourself laughing and then crying. Neither of those mean you are grieving incorrectly.

Healing does not mean forgetting. It means discovering how to move forward while honoring what mattered.

10/09/2026

My page is almost to 400 followers! I wanted to take a moment to thank you for following, sharing, and promoting this content.

I want you all to know how amazing, special, and unique you are and how thankful I am to have your support. Never forget how special you are!

10/07/2026

A Brand New Chapter!

I'm excited to announce that I have officially begun a new chapter with Arkansas Verdigris Valley Health Centers as a Play Therapist and Social Worker in Porter, OK.

I am so grateful for all the relationships, experiences, and lessons that have shaped me along the way, and I am especially excited to do work that centers on connection, healing, and meeting people where they are.

My practice continues to incorporate play therapy, trauma informed care, grief and loss, and person centered work. I'm grateful to work with children, adolescents, and adults where I can continue to grow as a clinician.

ARKANSAS VERDIGRIS HEALTH CENTERS
Porter, Oklahoma

For anyone looking to contact me or begin services, my new contact information is:

Phone: 918-994-1248
Email: [email protected]

10/01/2026

I am incredibly grateful to share a space like this with children and adults who are in need of mental health services. Play has a way of communicating what words sometimes can't. This office will give people the space to feel safe, explore themselves, and begin to make sense of the world.

If you’re looking for counseling or play therapy services, I am currently seeing clients through Arkansas Verdigris Valley Health Centers in Porter, Oklahoma and virtually online.

If you’d like to inquire about services or schedule an appointment, you can reach out directly to AVV Health Centers in Porter, OK at 918-483-0111 and ask about scheduling with me.

There is always more beneath the behavior. Sometimes, we need the right space to discover what is underneath it.

09/28/2026

People often ask me, "Where can I find more information on this subject?" Or other questions like, "How can I learn more about our conversations?" For a long time, I’ve wanted to create something that speaks to all of us in the unspoken parts of life. The quiet thoughts, the emotional changes, the things we feel but don’t always have words for.

Well now, I’m finally doing it.

Introducing: Between The Why Podcast

I have decided to launch a podcast with episodes that will feature myself, guests, friends, colleagues, and anyone else who is willing and interested to talk about all things being human. A space that holds space for real conversations about healing, presence, and the human experience and things that are between the why.

It’s very honest. It’s super personal. And it’s the beginning of what we can build together. From grief & loss, mental health, and all the things in between the why. Not perfect. Just human.

Please like, share, and follow for more information.

I look forward to this journey together. 🪷

[This channel is not a replacement or enactment of therapy or therapeutic technique and is not reflective of my employer, the ASWB, the National Board of Social Work, or the Association of Play Therapy (National & State, respectively.) This channel is meant for reflective and insightful conversation and is designed as entertainment and to be used for this purpose. Leading the way to proper education that is client centered, community based, and empathetic. It is highly recommended to guests, clients, and all humans to seek out professional therapy from a licensed therapist. This channel and the contents therein are offered as reflection, not clinical advice.]

If you're interested, check out our new website at: https://www.thewhybetweenus.com/ or colbyodom.com

The Why Between Us with Colby Odom, LMSW. Thoughtful conversations about mental health, therapy, relationships, play, grief, and what lives beneath behavior.

09/22/2026

Registration is OPEN!

Save 10% by registering for both days on or before 12/1/26!

We’re so excited to host Mandy Jones-Fischer as our featured presenter for our annual conference!

Ethics Presenter: Simmone Jones
Supervision Presenter: Jessica Russo

Sign up: https://oka4pt.com/2027-annual-conference/

09/21/2026

Healing can begin the moment we feel understood. Not judged, not corrected, not forced.

We can all benefit from being understood.

09/17/2026