Lois Plock, LCSW

Lois Plock is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate addiction, trauma and relationship struggles. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns. Her approach is practical and direct while remaining compassionate and supportive.

Lois began her clinical path later in life, and she says that life experience shaped how she sees problems and solutions. She has 11 years of experience in mental health and has held roles across the field. Those roles include work in residential addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, support group facilitation, and life-skills teaching.

Her background also includes Christian counseling work where she supported people coping with guilt, shame, and questions of purpose. Lois uses that perspective alongside evidence-based methods to meet each person where they are. She aims to balance warmth with straightforward guidance so progress is clear and intentional.

Lois draws from several therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. She blends skills training, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to address impulsivity, codependency, substance use, and family-of-origin issues.

People who choose Lois can expect a collaborative relationship focused on real-life changes. She encourages open conversation about goals and barriers and helps clients build practical strategies for coping. Her practice is based in Florida and she holds licenses as an LCSW in both North Carolina and Florida.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take action toward them even when difficult feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, depression, and struggles with meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is skills-focused and helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses to improve connection and reduce distress in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms and preferences, then recommend which methods to try. That plan can shift over time as needs and progress become clearer.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling appointments around work, keeping appointments during travel, or reducing commute time. It also allows the use of worksheets, breathing and mindfulness exercises, and behavioral homework between meetings to keep progress moving forward.