- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-Centered
About Mary
Mary Pollock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 42 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, and coping with life changes, and also works with concerns such as social anxiety and phobia. Mary describes a person-centered approach that begins with the client's view of their needs and goals.
She has spent decades in substance use and mental health settings. That work includes inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol programs and several levels of mental health care. She has also led training and staff development for new counselors.
Mary uses practical methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing are part of her practice, along with Client-Centered and Existential approaches. She aims to help people recognize patterns, try different responses, and set achievable steps forward.
Sessions typically focus on clear, problem-solving work. Conversations may look at thoughts and behaviors, motivation for change, and immediate coping strategies. She also attends to life issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, relationship conflict, and grief.
Mary has experience with trauma, anger, addiction, and long-term mood concerns including bipolar disorder. She also supports people dealing with isolation, self-harm thoughts, and family of origin problems. Her long career includes work across a wide age range and many clinical settings.
People who prefer straightforward discussion and practical strategies may find this style a good match. To begin, she asks clients to describe what they want to change so sessions can be focused and direct.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mary draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in straightforward ways. CBT involves looking at thoughts and behaviors together and trying different responses to reduce distress. It is often useful for anxiety, social fears, and mood problems. Motivational Interviewing focuses on what matters to the person and helps strengthen reasons to change, which is helpful for addictions and behavior change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the focus as progress is made. Clients and therapist choose steps together rather than following a fixed plan.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy life. Before booking, confirm the session formats that are offered for Mary, since current options are not specified here. Online work can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in, avoid travel time, or choose a meeting style that fits a workday or caregiving routine.
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Experience
42+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, grief, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centered with practical techniques from CBT and Motivational Interviewing to focus on thoughts, behavior, and motivation for change.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 42 years of experience in human services and mental health treatment settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.