Lois Plock

Practical, compassionate care for life’s difficult moments

LCSW Florida

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lois

Lois Plock is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 11 years of practice to people seeking help with addiction, relationship concerns, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related challenges.

Background and approach

She combines life experience with formal training to approach problems from multiple perspectives, helping clients explore patterns that contribute to distress while building practical skills for change. Her background includes work in residential addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, support group facilitation, life-skills instruction, and public speaking.

Lois integrates evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered methods, drawing on these tools alongside faith-informed insights when appropriate. Known for a supportive yet direct style, she emphasizes collaborative work tailored to each person's goals.

Lois aims to create a respectful space where clients can address issues like low self-esteem, guilt and shame, impulsivity, codependency, and communication problems, while learning coping strategies to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Lois commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, and substance-related struggles. She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful behavior change. Both approaches can support managing stress, impulsivity, and emotional distress in everyday life.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, and adapt strategies over time so the plan fits the client’s needs and life circumstances.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to integrate therapeutic work into daily life, maintain continuity of care, and access support from licensed professionals without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this clinician address?

Lois works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, and ADHD, plus related areas such as codependency and impulsivity.

What is the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach is collaborative and practical, combining supportive, empathic listening with direct guidance. She blends evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, and client-centered therapy to tailor work to each client's needs.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 11 years of experience, including roles in residential addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, group facilitation, and life-skills teaching.

What are the clinician's credentials and location?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with NC LCSW C014507 and FL LCSW SW19986, and practices from Florida.

Are services offered in other languages or internationally?

Services are provided in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, Florida

Languages

English