- Person-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Mary
Mary Pollock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 42 years in the human services field. She focuses on people who are dealing with addiction, mood disorders, life changes, conflict, and related stressors. Mary also works with concerns such as anger, grief, depression, and caregiver strain.
Her background includes inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. She has provided inpatient, partial, and outpatient mental health services and has worked in staff development and training for new counselors. This range of settings gives her experience with many kinds of problems and life stages.
Mary uses a person-centered approach. That means she pays attention to each person’s view of their needs and what will help them most. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational methods to help people change patterns of thinking and behavior.
In sessions she talks through practical steps people can try between meetings. She helps set small goals, review what worked, and adjust plans if needed. Her focus is on clear, doable strategies rather than abstract theory.
People who reach out typically want help with managing strong feelings, substance use concerns, or adjusting after big life events. Mary aims to help people find realistic ways forward and to practice new habits that reduce stress and conflict.
How Mary’s approaches translate to online work
Mary commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening to how you see your situation and shaping sessions around your goals and preferences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce anger, anxiety, or depressive symptoms.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, which is often useful for addiction and for moving past stuck patterns. Choosing an approach is part of the work together; she will discuss options and help decide what to try based on your goals and what feels doable.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since session options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone join from a location that has quieter surroundings or is more convenient for childcare or work breaks. The therapist will talk through practical arrangements and match the format to what will help you make progress.
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Experience
42+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with addiction, mood disorders, anger, grief, stress, depression, and adjustment to life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered, focusing on the client’s view of their needs while using practical CBT and motivational methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 42 years of experience in the human services field working across inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your location and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.