Where Mary stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Iowa / 001569
- NPI
- 1760735070
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Iowa
About
- CBT techniques
- Trauma-focused work
- Values and meaning
About Mary
Mary Foy is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and codependency. She also supports people dealing with sleep or eating problems, parenting strain, career pressures, ADHD, mood concerns, and other life changes.
Mary’s approach is straightforward and practical. She uses conversation to sort out what matters most and then tests small changes in thinking and behavior. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way now and on skills people can use between meetings. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful patterns and on trauma-focused methods when past events keep affecting day-to-day life.
She also brings existential ideas into the work, helping people name their values and options when life feels confusing or stuck. That can be useful for questions about purpose, meaning, or big life transitions. Mary treats these as practical topics to discuss rather than abstract theories.
People who come to her often want clearer boundaries, better communication, or relief from chronic worry. She helps them try concrete steps for setting limits, managing urges, and rebuilding sleep or daily routines. Progress is checked in simple, measurable ways so changes are visible.
Mary accepts clients who speak English and works with people in Iowa as an LMHC. International clients are accepted. To get started, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online options button.
How sessions work
How Mary’s approaches translate to online work
Mary commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy in her work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns like avoidance or rumination. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on how past events affect current reactions and uses careful, paced work to reduce distress from those memories.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has and hasn’t helped before, and preferences for how to work. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what actually helps the person in day-to-day life.
The original biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or letting someone join from a quieter spot that reduces distractions. These practicalities can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and to practice new skills between sessions.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, addictions, grief, trauma, and codependency among other concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using clear tools and steps to test changes in thinking and behavior between sessions.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a range of mood, relationship, and trauma-related issues.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.