Odell Morgan Alumni Profile

Recent Alumni Award

Mental Health Services Clinician and LGBTQ+ Services Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University Student Health & Well-Being

Odell Morgan, a Cleveland, Ohio native, is a licensed psychotherapist in Kentucky, Maryland, and Washington, DC. He holds an Associate of Arts degree from Cuyahoga Community College and a Bachelor of Science from Kent State University, majoring in Human Development and Family Science with a concentration as a Family Life Educator. Odell earned his Master of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire, where he became the first African-American male to graduate from the Marriage and Family Therapy program. He also holds a Post-Master’s Certificate in Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from Loyola University Chicago.

Currently, Odell serves as a Mental Health Services Clinician and LGBTQ+ Services Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University Student Health & Well-Being, in addition to maintaining a private practice. As a psychotherapist, he is committed to the belief that individuals should be defined by their ABILITIES, not their disabilities. Odell has a particular passion for working with minority families, individuals with intellectual disabilities, LGBTQIA individuals, and men of color, bringing together his skills and dedication to support these communities.

Proudest Accomplishments:

• Proud Disability Advocate, ensuring that students from marginalized backgrounds navigate the processes of receiving all support necessary for them to be successful in higher education institutions.
• Mentor for Men of Color in higher education, curating spaces for connection, reflection, and empowerment, fueling their service to communities locally and abroad within their respective disciplines and professions.  
• Centers intersectionality in practice, encouraging students and colleagues to reflect on their multiple identities and how these impact the ways they 'show up,' so they are positioned to be their best selves and modeling positive behavior for others.
• An innovator in the field, leading efforts to decolonize mindsets in the practice of marriage and family therapy within clinical settings. By challenging traditional frameworks and integrating culturally responsive approaches, I work to create therapeutic environments that honor and respect diverse cultural backgrounds. This approach not only enriches the therapeutic process but also promotes healing and growth for individuals and families from all walks of life.