- Addiction recovery focus
- Practical coping tools
- Values informed care
About Lois
Lois Plock is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience helping people facing addiction, anxiety, grief, relationship pain, and codependency. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are. Her style is warm and direct, with an emphasis on practical steps people can use between sessions.
She began her education later in life and draws on that life experience in her work. Early roles included positions in residential addiction treatment and intensive outpatient programs. She has led support groups, taught life skills, and done public speaking as part of her clinical work.
Lois combines a Christian counseling perspective with evidence-based approaches. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Therapy to tailor sessions to each person's needs. She aims to be both compassionate and straightforward in helping clients name barriers and try new ways of coping.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and usable tools. That can mean identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing emotional regulation skills, or strengthening communication patterns. She also addresses issues like shame, low self-esteem, impulsivity, and co-occurring substance concerns using concrete strategies.
Lois holds LCSW licensure and practices in Florida. She works with adults who want practical, values-aligned support for recovery, stress, or relational struggles. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether her straightforward, faith-informed approach fits their needs before starting.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Lois uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit many people's daily lives. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce distress and improve functioning.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in the client's own experience. That approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and can explore what matters to them. Together, these methods are chosen based on the person's goals and situation in a collaborative way.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will work with each client to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path up front.
Confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help them fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commuting time. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills between sessions in real-life settings and to continue care when routines change.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lois help with?
She works with people dealing with addictions, relationship struggles, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma and codependency among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative, warm, and direct. She blends faith-informed perspectives with practical skills work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 11 years of experience, including work in residential addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, support groups, and life-skills teaching.
What credentials and region are associated with this clinician?
She holds LCSW licensure and practices in Florida. The profile notes licensure in North Carolina as well.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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