Lois Plock , LCSW

Lois Plock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed to practice in both North Carolina and Florida. She began her professional studies later in adulthood and draws on that life experience to view challenges from a practical, empathetic perspective that informs her clinical work.

Over the years she has worked in a variety of mental health roles, progressing from entry-level positions to clinical practice. That path has given her hands-on experience in addictions residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, facilitating support groups, teaching life skills, and delivering speaking engagements. Through a Christian counseling lens she has supported many people facing low self-esteem, struggles with purpose, guilt and shame, and other life obstacles.

Plock favors a collaborative approach with clients and integrates multiple evidence-based methods to meet individual needs. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and motivational strategies alongside her faith-informed work. She describes her style as supportive yet direct, offering compassionate and empathetic guidance while helping clients identify and address the barriers that contribute to distress and suffering.

Her specialty experience includes addiction and substance use concerns, codependency, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and spiritual questions, and she works with clients to build practical skills and clearer direction in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Lois Plock integrates several evidence-based methods to address a wide range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used to treat anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties by teaching practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping clients who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflicts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness and values-based action to help people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful life directions, which can be especially useful for coping with chronic stress, avoidance, or feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Plock works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time and involves clients in decisions about what to try next, ensuring treatment feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Lois Plock is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or on the go, support consistent attendance, and allow clients to engage in ways that suit their communication style.