Lois Plock, LCSW

Lois Plock is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. She brings 11 years of experience and a practical, straightforward style to sessions. Lois combines life experience with clinical knowledge to support people through painful or confusing times.

She began her career working in direct care and moved into roles across addictions residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs. That history means she has seen many sides of recovery and behavioral health work. She has also facilitated support groups, taught life skills, and spoken publicly about mental health topics.

Lois draws on a mix of approaches to meet individual needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques for changing unhelpful thinking patterns, dialectical skills for managing intense emotions, and client-centered and emotionally-focused methods to strengthen personal insight and connection. Mindfulness and motivational strategies also appear in her work when they fit a person’s goals.

Her background includes faith-informed counseling for clients who request it, alongside evidence-based practices. Sessions aim to be collaborative - Lois will listen, offer straightforward feedback, and help craft practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Lois holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential in North Carolina and an additional LCSW license in Florida. She works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. If a reader wants to learn more about fit and logistics, they should confirm current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches for remote care and fit

Lois often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small, committed steps even when feelings are difficult. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and persistent avoidance patterns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal oriented, which often suits people working on mood, anxiety, or relapse prevention.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life and then suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

If you are thinking about online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. The main practical benefit of remote work is flexibility - it can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Remote sessions can also help people maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, and techniques like CBT exercises, mindfulness practice, and ACT homework transfer well to virtual formats.