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Mary Pollock

Compassionate counselor blending practical skills and insight

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
42 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Mary

Mary Pollock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 42 years of experience in human services.

Background and approach

Her career has spanned inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment as well as mental health programs across levels of care, and she has provided training and staff development for new counselors. Mary draws on longstanding practice working with individuals and family members affected by addiction, mood disorders, and adjustment challenges related to life transitions.

Her therapeutic presence is person-centered, shaped by training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt influences, and Motivational Interviewing. Mary emphasizes clients' own perspectives to determine goals and the most useful path forward, blending practical skills with reflective exploration.

She routinely addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, and issues around self-esteem and coping. Mary also works with challenges that often accompany chronic health issues, caregiving stress, codependency, and substance-related problems.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people discover workable strategies, clarify their values, and make meaningful changes in daily life.

Approaches That Guide Online Care and Practical Change



Mary integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into online work to offer both skill-building and momentum for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on strengthening motivation and resolving ambivalence, often useful for people navigating addiction, change, or readiness to try new strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary listens to clients' concerns, goals, and preferences and tailors her use of techniques accordingly so the plan reflects what matters most to the individual. Together they assess which methods fit the situation and adjust over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel. The variety of formats allows clients to select the way of working that feels most practical and sustainable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mary address?
Mary works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders among others.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered, combining client-focused listening with practical interventions influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
How many years has she practiced?
She brings 42 years of experience in human services, including clinical roles in inpatient and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment and staff development.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC002806.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

42+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English