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Lois Plock, LCSW
Florida
LCSW focusing on addictions and mood concerns
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About Lois
Lois Plock is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, trauma, and ADHD. Lois combines practical methods and straightforward conversation to help people notice patterns that keep causing the same problems.
She began her career after a later-in-life start to formal education, and she cites life experience as part of her perspective. That path led to work across settings, including residential addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, support group facilitation, and life skills teaching. Those roles shaped how she approaches day-to-day clinical work and how she listens for what matters most to each person.
Her practice draws on several evidence-based approaches. She regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and motivational strategies. Sessions tend to focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, testing new responses, and building skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Lois notes a history of working with faith-based concerns as part of some clients' care, and she integrates those values when it fits the person's goals. She aims to be direct and practical in session while also offering support for difficult emotions like guilt, shame, and grief.
People who prefer clear, structured steps and collaborative problem-solving may find this clinician a good match. For next steps, the site process asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
How Lois applies structured approaches online
Lois commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot recurring thought and behavior patterns and then try small experiments to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday habit patterns.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clarify values and build committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can fit work on grief, shame, and longer-term life adjustments. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her approach, which focuses on listening and reflecting so people can set their own goals and move at a sustainable pace.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lois will discuss specific methods during early sessions and adjust what she uses based on a person's goals, preferences, and how they respond to skills practice.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use different approaches in virtual meetings while focusing on the same practical skills and homework that are used in person.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and impulsivity.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, try alternative responses, and practice new skills between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 11 years of experience across residential addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, group facilitation, and life skills teaching.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and in Florida, and she practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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