Mary Pollock , LPC

Mary Pollock brings 42 years of experience in the human services field to her work with individuals and families affected by addiction, mood disorders, life adjustments, women's issues, and conflict resolution. Her practice emphasizes a person-centered approach - focusing on each individual’s perspective to determine what will be most helpful in therapy. She combines this client-centered stance with training in Gestalt therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational approaches to tailor care to the needs presented.

Her career has spanned inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, as well as inpatient, partial, and outpatient mental health services. In addition to direct clinical work, she has provided training and staff development for new counselors, and has experience working across the lifespan with a wide range of difficulties. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she draws on decades of practice to help clients and their family members explore challenges, build coping strategies, and identify practical next steps. Mary aims to collaborate with each person to help them find their own answers and move forward at a pace that fits their situation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Support

Mary Pollock integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual's own perspective and priorities, helping people explore their goals and values while the therapist follows their lead. Cognitive behavioral therapy examines patterns of thinking and behavior, offering practical tools to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addictions and lifestyle adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive to what is most helpful for the client.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone conversations, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow access from different locations, and enable ongoing support between in-person opportunities. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to maintain continuity of care while tailoring the mode of contact to what works best for each individual.