- Practical coping tools
- Trauma-informed approach
- Values and meaning work
About Mary
Mary Foy is a licensed mental health counselor working in Iowa. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life changes. Mary frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s experience and strengths guide the work.
Mary uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to make progress feel attainable. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. Sessions focus on steps a person can try between meetings, so change happens outside of the therapy room as well as inside it.
With 13 years of experience, Mary has supported people facing mood challenges such as depression and bipolar symptoms, as well as attention and focus concerns like ADHD. She also works with issues around intimacy, parenting stress, career worries, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Additional areas she addresses include grief, eating and sleeping problems, and codependency.
Mary draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Trauma-Focused Therapy to address trauma reactions, and Existential Therapy to look at meaning and values in life. She encourages practical experimentation and honest reflection so clients can make choices that fit their goals.
Her approach is warm and direct. She aims to make the process clear and manageable so people feel less overwhelmed by the changes they want to make.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often focuses on skills you can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety or change low mood.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address reactions that follow traumatic events, helping people process memories and reduce how strongly those memories affect daily life. Existential Therapy comes into play when people want to examine values, meaning, and how to make choices that fit their life story.
Finding the best combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods over time so the work feels right for you.
Because the biography does not specify which session formats are offered, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can help fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in from a quiet place during a lunch break or between errands. It can also allow shorter phone or video check-ins when that suits a person better than a longer in-person visit.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mary help with?
Mary supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, self-esteem and mood concerns including depression and bipolar, and many related challenges.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She combines direct conversation with practical exercises. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, testing small changes, and building on strengths to reach everyday goals.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Mary brings 13 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns and life stressors.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Mary holds the LMHC credential and practices in Iowa.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mary?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.