Lois Plock - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

11 years experience

About Lois Plock

I am a dually licensed clinician in North Carolina and possess an additional license in Florida as well.
Having started my education later in my adult life, I believed I had arrived late to the game. But I found that life experience paired with my own belief system, allowed me the opportunity to view life’s challenges through a unique lens.

Throughout my career I have held different positions in mental health. I started at the bottom, and through my education worked my way up, and, because of that I have been able to experience different perspectives while working with this population. I have experience working in addictions residential treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, facilitating support groups, teaching life skills, as well as speaking engagements, Through a Christian approach I have worked with many individuals struggling with low self-esteem, purpose, guilt and shame, and a variety of other life’s obstacles and helping clients resolve them.

I believe in using a collaborative approach in helping my clients. In addition to my Christian counseling experiences, I also use a multitude of other evidence-based practices, including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Therapy. I believe myself to be supportive, yet direct. I am compassionate, empathetic and endeavor to provide each client with a safe space to openly work on and address the barriers in their life that are causing them distress, pain, and suffering.

Specialties:
Addictions
Substance Abuse
Codependency
Relationship Issues
Grief
Trauma
Spiritual Issues

Licenses

LCSW

C014507

LCSW

SW19986

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Depression
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues

Clinical Approaches

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

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Lois, I enjoy our sessions. You come across as really caring and helpful. Thanks Sue”

“Lois is extremely caring and compassionate. She is a great therapist to talk to and listens.”

“Lois has been absolutely wonderful throughout my therapy process. It is nice to be seen, heard, and given the tools to improve my overall mental health. She is wonderful!”

“Lois is especially attuned to hearing you out. She cut through most of my issues within two sessions. I think that speaks for itself.”

“Great therapist”

“Lois is a very kind and compassionate lady. She does not sugarcoat things, but shares them in such a way that is non abrasive and empathetic. I've appreciated our sessions very much.”

“Lois is a great Therapist, combining almost a “friendship” like approach where she is honest about what she hears in the way you express yourself in comparison to your goals when attending therapy”

“The best”

“Lois is extremely kind, friendly and very understanding. She has helped me a great deal.”

“Great therapist, nice and easy to talk to, understsnding”

“Lois is so perceptive. She truly listens and relates on a personal level that has allowed me to build trust. She is so on point at addiction counseling and has eased me into conversations about God in a way I can currently handle. Ten stars!”

“So far things are great!”

“Lois is very caring and personable. She is patient when I don't understand something and explains things very well. She gives me advise and offers practical solutions. She has been a blessing to me.”

“She has been so wonderful and I feel lucky to know her.”

“Lois is empathetic very helpful and assists me with learning ways to handle my stress and anxiety..”

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