Lois Plock, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Addiction support
Trauma and grief
Values-based work

About Lois

Lois Plock is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience who helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and stress. She speaks plainly and brings a direct, compassionate style to conversations. Lois draws on life experience and clinical practice to help people name what feels stuck and take practical steps forward.

She began her career in entry-level mental health roles and progressed through a range of settings. That path gave her experience in residential addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, support groups, life-skills teaching, and public speaking. Lois has also worked with clients who bring spiritual concerns alongside emotional pain.

Her work combines a collaborative stance with several evidence-based methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and impulsive behaviors. Lois also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered techniques to clarify values and build practical routines.

Clients can expect straightforward feedback and a warm, empathetic presence. Sessions focus on real-world steps - skill practice, clearer communication, and coping tools for trauma, addiction, and intense emotions. Lois helps people address issues like codependency, feelings of emptiness, and problems tied to family of origin.

She holds LCSW licensure in North Carolina and Florida and works from her Florida location. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Lois blends evidence-based methods with online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters most and take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are hard. It can help with anxiety, depression, and the sense of emptiness that follows loss or trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be useful when impulsivity or intense emotions interfere with daily life.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan to fit what feels useful. Clients and the clinician work together to mix skills, values work, and supportive conversation so sessions match current needs.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before you book. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, or offer a quieter arrangement when schedules are tight. It also allows continued work on skills and coping strategies between in-person visits, helping people maintain momentum while addressing issues like addiction, trauma, or stress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionADHD

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 purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lois commonly address?

She helps people with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, stress, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and guilt.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and direct. She balances practical skill-building with empathy and focuses on concrete steps clients can use between sessions.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 11 years of experience and has worked in residential addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, support groups, life-skills teaching, and public speaking.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with licensure in North Carolina and Florida and is based in Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are used for sessions?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.