Mary Pollock, LPC

Mary Pollock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 42 years of experience in the human services field, bringing deep knowledge of addiction, mood disorders, grief, and life adjustment challenges. She has developed particular expertise supporting individuals and family members affected by addiction, as well as addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues, and caregiver stress. Her practice also includes work with anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem concerns, and the many practical and emotional difficulties that follow major life changes.

Ms. Pollock’s orientation is person-centered, which means she prioritizes each person’s view of their needs and tailors therapy to support meaningful change. Her clinical background includes extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, and her work has been informed by Gestalt influences. Over her career she has provided inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, inpatient, partial, and outpatient mental health services, and has been involved in training and staff development for new counselors.

She has experience working with people of all ages and a wide range of challenges, and she focuses on helping clients identify practical steps and personal insights to reach their goals. Mary Pollock combines decades of practice and training with a collaborative, respectful approach to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary Pollock often integrates client-centered therapy into her work, which means she focuses on the client’s own perspective and priorities to guide the pace and goals of treatment. This approach helps people who want a respectful, collaborative space to explore their concerns and make personal decisions about change.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop new coping strategies. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many adjustment issues. Motivational interviewing is another tool she employs to support people who are ambivalent about change - it emphasizes working together to uncover motivation and strengthen commitment to recovery or healthier choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary Pollock works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts her style as progress unfolds and as clients identify what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with Mary Pollock is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for scheduling and for the formats that feel most comfortable. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain momentum between sessions, and fit therapy into a busy life.