At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Pennsylvania / PC002806
- NPI
- 1144272395
- Experience
- 42 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Person-centered approach
- Motivational interviewing
- 42 years experience
About Mary
Mary Pollock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 42 years in human services. She focuses on helping people affected by addiction, mood disorders, and life changes. Her work centers on each person's view of their needs and what will help them move forward.
Her career includes inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. She has provided inpatient, partial, and outpatient mental health care and has led training and staff development for new counselors. That background means she understands both crisis settings and longer-term care.
Mary uses a person-centered style in sessions. She listens for what matters to the client and builds goals from there. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people make practical changes that fit their life.
Typical concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and issues with self-esteem. She also helps with family of origin problems, communication struggles, codependency, and caregiver stress. She works with mood disorders, bipolar concerns, and coping with chronic illness and pain.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-focused. Mary helps clients break problems into manageable steps. She supports people through transitions like divorce, career changes, and recovery from substance use.
Mary practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. If you want to move toward clearer goals and steady coping, she can help you identify next steps and build on what’s already working.
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How these approaches work for online help
Mary often combines Motivational Interviewing with Client-Centered Therapy to support change. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and build motivation in small steps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's view of their needs and creates a space where those priorities guide each session.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT offers concrete tools to manage anxiety, depression, and stress by changing patterns that keep problems going. Together, these approaches balance listening for what matters with practical strategies to move forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is reviewed and new needs appear.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they work with your routine and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional 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 issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
42+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does Mary help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and low self-esteem. Other areas include family of origin issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and guide practical change.
How many years has she worked in this field?
She has 42 years of experience in human services, including clinical care and staff training.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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