About Carol

Carol O’Dowd, MPA, MDiv, MI- Counselor

Carol provides counseling and coaching services that blend western and eastern approaches to support others on the journey called life. With her more than 25 years of service as a community leader, counselor, and business owner she coaches people with career, health, and life transitions. Her work as a coach and therapist began 20 years ago while serving as a Buddhist minister ordained by the Hongwanji-ha of Japan and as a chaplain. Carol deeply enjoys helping people partner with their inner goodness to overcome their traumas and fears to achieve success. Such a passion led her to leave a career in government management and community consulting to be a therapist and coach. She has supplemented her formal education with certifications in Horticultural Therapy, Energy Psychology, Japanese Methods of Psychology, Applied Existential Psychotherapy, Family Mediation, and Mindfulness Instruction. Carol has provided coaching and counseling in prisons in Indonesia, Hawaii and Colorado. She currently offers mindfulness instruction at Jefferson County Detention Center. Clients and attendees at her talks frequently thank her for techniques she shares to rediscover peace of mind and to recharge to achieve their goals.