Dr. Mary Torok

Dr. Mary Torok helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anger, and big life changes. She works with adults on issues like anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship conflict. Dr. Torok is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and brings a direct and practical style to sessions.

Her approach mixes clear, goal-focused techniques with a warm, person-centered manner. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills appear when emotional regulation or intense reactions are getting in the way.

Mary began in a variety of settings including clinics, classrooms, residential programs, and in-home work. That range shaped a flexible way of helping people - sometimes through education and coaching, sometimes through guided skill practice. She also connects people with community resources for work, school, and daily needs.

Many clients come for help with family problems, communication struggles, attachment or abandonment concerns, and parenting stress. She also supports people facing trauma, domestic violence, or symptoms on the autism spectrum by focusing on clear, practical steps and safety planning when needed.

Sessions emphasize skill-building, real-world strategies, and straightforward talk about goals. Her aim is to teach tools people can use between sessions so progress continues outside the room.

How her approaches can work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, committed steps toward them. It helps when someone feels stuck by teaching how to accept difficult thoughts while still moving forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical exercises to try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness in tense moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods fit best based on goals, daily life, and how someone responds in early sessions. That plan can shift as needs change.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or schooling. It can also allow focused check-ins, guided skill practice, and coach-style sessions without the commute, helping people apply strategies in real time as life unfolds.