- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
- Trauma aware
About Mary
Mary Foy is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and addiction-related struggles. She also supports those facing grief, trauma, depression, ADHD, and challenges around intimacy, sleep, and parenting. Mary emphasizes a strengths-based approach and treats each person as the expert on their own life.
She aims to make the first step easier. Mary offers steady support while people figure out what matters most to them. Her manner is straightforward and practical, focused on real problems and doable next steps.
Mary uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm is affecting daily life, and on Existential Therapy to address questions about meaning and values. These methods guide how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients.
In sessions she listens for strengths and builds on them. She helps people break problems into small, manageable steps and try practical changes between meetings. Progress is tracked with concrete goals rather than vague promises.
Mary brings 13 years of professional experience as an Iowa LMHC. She works in English and is open to working with international clients. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details to make sure they fit their needs.
How Mary’s Approaches Work Online
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past hurt affects current life; it focuses on stabilizing symptoms and processing traumatic memories in manageable steps. Existential Therapy supports people who are questioning meaning, values, or big life changes and helps them clarify what matters most.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. She adapts techniques over time if something is not helpful and sets concrete, shared goals for progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to balance appointments with work, caregiving, or recovery tasks while keeping focus on practical strategies and steady progress.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and addiction concerns, plus trauma, grief, depression, ADHD, and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and strengths-based, focusing on clear goals, small steps, and tools people can use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
Mary has 13 years of professional experience as a mental health counselor in Iowa.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices from that state.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does accept international clients; confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.