Mary Pollock, LPC

Mary Pollock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 42 years in the human services field. She focuses on helping people struggling with addiction, mood disorders, life changes, and conflict. Her work emphasizes listening to each person's experiences and figuring out practical steps forward.

She has worked in many settings over four decades, including inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol programs and mental health treatment. She has also provided staff training for new counselors. This background gives her a broad view of common challenges and realistic approaches to coping.

Mary uses a person-centered style that starts with the client's own goals and perspective. She combines that with cognitive behavioral ideas to notice patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when people want help finding reasons to change.

Sessions tend to focus on concrete tools and small steps. That can mean breaking problems into manageable parts, practicing new ways to respond, or setting short-term goals to build confidence. She works to make therapy understandable and practical for busy lives.

People come for many reasons including stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, chronic illness, caregiver strain, addiction, and challenges like ADHD or mood disorders. Mary aims to help each person find clearer options and workable next steps.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Mary blends cognitive behavioral ideas and a person-centered approach in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. It works well for symptoms like worry, low mood, and unhelpful habits.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects concerns, and helps the client set goals that feel meaningful. This approach supports people who want a respectful, goal-driven space to sort through decisions or life changes.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Mary will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor techniques accordingly. Together they decide which methods to try and how to pace progress over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and practicing new skills. Phone sessions can fit into short breaks and need less bandwidth. Chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.