Dr. Mary Torok, LMHC

Dr. Mary Torok is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and problems with self-esteem. She works with individuals coping with parenting challenges, relationship strain, addictions, ADHD, and life changes. Her style is direct and practical, focused on teaching skills that make daily life easier.

Mary brings 11 years of experience as an LMHC practicing in Florida. She uses clear, everyday language and mixes listening with straightforward guidance. Sessions often include teaching new coping tools, practicing behavior changes, and talking through what’s getting in the way.

Her background includes work in clinical settings, classrooms, residential programs, outpatient care, and homes. That variety shaped a flexible approach for different situations and ages. She has supported people diagnosed with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum conditions, and several mood and personality concerns.

In therapy she draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These approaches inform practical skills like emotion regulation, value-based decision making, and improving communication.

Mary emphasizes education and skill building as the route to change. She aims to create a trusting space where people can learn new strategies, find resources for work or school, and practice steps toward better daily functioning.

How key approaches support online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters most and take small steps toward those values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching practical actions tied to personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. In sessions the therapist will help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, or sleep trouble.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It is useful for anger, mood swings, and learning steady ways to handle conflict or strong feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and personal preferences and then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone join from a location with fewer distractions. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques effectively in remote sessions when needed.