Lois Plock, LCSW

Lois Plock is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She draws on eleven years of experience to offer steady, direct support for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Lois aims to make sessions practical and approachable for people at different life stages, including those dealing with aging and geriatric issues.

Lois began her mental health career after returning to school as an adult, and she values the perspective gained from life experience. That background shaped work in residential addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, support groups, and life-skills teaching. She has also done speaking engagements and used a Christian counseling framework with many clients who struggled with guilt, shame, and questions of purpose.

Her day-to-day approach blends collaborative conversation with evidence-based methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation, and mindfulness practices to build awareness. Lois describes herself as supportive yet direct when helping people set achievable goals.

Sessions typically focus on clear steps and skills people can try between meetings. Lois helps clients talk through family-of-origin wounds, codependency, impulsivity, and co-occurring issues like substance use and mood symptoms. She works to make therapy feel useful and understandable rather than confusing or academic.

Lois holds LCSW credentials in North Carolina and Florida. She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and schedule according to therapist availability.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, then choose actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for mood and anxiety symptoms and for addressing behavior around substance use. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity, relationship conflicts, and distress tolerance.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, then try methods that fit the client's situation. That discussion helps shape which techniques are emphasized and what homework or practice might be most helpful between sessions.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work and care responsibilities, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using real-life situations as material for sessions, since conversations can focus on challenges that come up between meetings.