Therapist profile
Dr. Mary Torok, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH19217
- NPI1700452802
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Emotion regulation
About Mary
Dr. Mary Torok is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Sessions are framed around practical skills and steady conversation rather than labels or quick fixes.
Mary uses clear, direct methods to help people manage strong feelings and recurring patterns. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and to try different responses. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients choose actions that match their values, even when emotions are intense.
Her approach includes client-centered listening so the person’s experience guides the work. Dialectical behavior strategies show up as concrete skills for emotion regulation and handling conflict without escalating. Emotionally-focused ideas are used to look at patterns in relationships and what people need from each other.
Mary’s background includes counseling in clinical, classroom, residential, outpatient, and in-home settings. That variety informs a practical style that emphasizes teaching skills and offering resources. She also helps people connect with employment, education, or community supports when needed.
People who want straightforward coaching on anger, stress, or family conflict will find sessions that focus on behavior change, clearer communication, and coping techniques. She asks questions, suggests exercises to practice between meetings, and reviews what is or isn’t working. The emphasis is on small, doable steps rather than dramatic promises.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them. In practice this looks like clarifying values and trying small actions that move someone toward those values despite difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing different behaviors to reduce reactivity and improve mood. That work often includes short between-session exercises and practical behavior tracking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills to use in heated moments and during relationship strain.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps. Clients often mix methods across sessions so the plan can shift as needs and progress become clearer.
The way online work is run for this therapist should be confirmed before booking. Ask which session formats are currently offered and how they fit into your routine. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit meetings around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If you want focused skill practice, plan for brief between-session tasks to reinforce what is covered during meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, ADHD, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches including cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, DBT-styled emotion regulation, and emotionally-focused work on relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience as a clinician working in clinical, classroom, residential, outpatient, and in-home settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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