Lois Plock, LCSW
LCSW specializing in addictions and relationships
- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship and intimacy
- Trauma and grief
About Lois Plock
Lois Plock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with licensure in multiple states. She began her professional education later in life and draws on that life experience to view challenges from a practical, textured perspective. This background informs a client-centered style that balances empathy with clear, goal-oriented guidance.
Over an 11-year career Lois has worked across a range of mental health settings, including addictions residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs. She has facilitated support groups, taught life skills, and participated in speaking engagements, gaining a breadth of experience from front-line roles to clinical responsibilities. Those roles have shaped her understanding of addiction, codependency, grief, trauma, and relationship issues among other concerns.
Lois often integrates a Christian counseling perspective when it is meaningful to the person she is supporting, alongside evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and motivational techniques. She describes her approach as collaborative - supportive yet direct - helping people address barriers related to self-esteem, anxiety, stress, intimacy, and substance use.
Known for compassion and practical direction, Lois aims to create a respectful space where individuals can explore purpose, process guilt or shame, and work toward healthier relationships and coping skills. Her focus includes addictions, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and related issues.
Over an 11-year career Lois has worked across a range of mental health settings, including addictions residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs. She has facilitated support groups, taught life skills, and participated in speaking engagements, gaining a breadth of experience from front-line roles to clinical responsibilities. Those roles have shaped her understanding of addiction, codependency, grief, trauma, and relationship issues among other concerns.
Lois often integrates a Christian counseling perspective when it is meaningful to the person she is supporting, alongside evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and motivational techniques. She describes her approach as collaborative - supportive yet direct - helping people address barriers related to self-esteem, anxiety, stress, intimacy, and substance use.
Known for compassion and practical direction, Lois aims to create a respectful space where individuals can explore purpose, process guilt or shame, and work toward healthier relationships and coping skills. Her focus includes addictions, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and related issues.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-love
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lois Plock have?
Lois Plock has 11 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Lois Plock a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NC LCSW C014507 and FL LCSW SW19986.
In which languages does Lois Plock provide therapy?
Lois Plock provides therapy in English.
Where is Lois Plock located?
Lois Plock is located in Florida.
How can I work with Lois Plock as my therapist?
You can work with Lois Plock through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lois Plock work with international clients?
Lois Plock does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lois Plock cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Personal Growth
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and issues around purpose and motivation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and habits related to substance use.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can help when strong emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflicts interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lois works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the strategies that fit best, adjusting methods as progress is made and needs change.
Online therapy with Lois can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit appointments into busy schedules and to access support from home or another convenient location. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.