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Dr. Mary Torok

Therapist · Florida

Dr. Mary Torok

LMHC

Career-focused counselor who teaches practical skills

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  • Goal oriented
  • Skill building
  • Practical guidance

About Mary

Dr. Mary Torok helps people facing stress, anxiety, career crossroads, and relationship strain. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with eleven years of professional experience. Her style is practical and goal-focused, aimed at helping people manage everyday problems and move forward. She uses straightforward conversation, teaching, and hands-on tools in sessions. Dr. Torok draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral work, acceptance strategies, and client-centered listening to find what fits each person. She focuses on building skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and handling life transitions. Her background includes work in clinical, classroom, residential, and outpatient settings. That variety informs a flexible approach that adjusts to different needs and rhythms. She has supported people dealing with grief, trauma, addiction concerns, sleep difficulties, and ADHD-related struggles. Dr. Torok places emphasis on practical education during therapy. Sessions can include skill practice, problem-solving, and real-world planning. She also provides referrals and resources for employment, education, and community supports when that helps move a plan forward. People who want clear steps and steady support may find her approach helpful. She aims to create a respectful, teaching-oriented relationship that helps clients identify goals and try new ways of coping.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. Online ACT sessions often emphasize practical exercises and short practices that people can use between meetings to handle stress and move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. In remote sessions, CBT often uses worksheets, step-by-step skill practice, and problem-solving to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so people feel heard while they sort out choices. That approach guides the pace of sessions and supports people who want a calm, steady space to process concerns. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, then recommend a mix of methods. This is a collaborative choice and can be adjusted as needs change. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks and reduce travel time. It can support steady homework practice, shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and a way to continue care during life transitions. Confirm the available session formats before booking to match timing and technology to what will work best for you.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, career questions, ADHD, and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical skill teaching. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches to help people act on their goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has eleven years of professional experience as a clinician in a variety of settings including clinical, classroom, residential, and outpatient work.

What credentials and location should I know?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, credentialed as an LMHC in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

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?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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