Mary Pollock , LPC

Mary Pollock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 42 years of experience in the human services field. Her work has focused on individuals and families affected by addiction, mood disorders, adjustment to life changes, women’s issues, and conflict resolution. She combines extensive clinical training with a person-centered orientation that prioritizes each person’s own perspective on their needs and goals.

Her background includes in-depth training in Gestalt therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational approaches, and she draws on these influences to tailor care to the situation at hand. Over her career she has provided inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment as well as inpatient, partial, and outpatient mental health services. She has also been involved in training and staff development for new counselors.

Mary has worked with individuals of all ages across a wide range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, and family problems. Her experience equips her to support people in exploring options and finding their own answers through a collaborative, client-focused process.

Approaches to Online Care and How They Help

Mary Pollock integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities, offering an accepting, respectful space to explore feelings and choices and helping with issues such as self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

CBT is a practical, skills-oriented approach that addresses the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve coping strategies, and address patterns that contribute to stress or unhealthy habits. Mary also draws on motivational interviewing to help people strengthen their motivation for change when facing addiction, ambivalence, or difficult life adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary Pollock works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as the work progresses.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from home or other locations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support while accommodating diverse routines and responsibilities.