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Mary Foy, LMHC

Based in Iowa Online sessions

Compassionate support for parents and adults

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Years in practice
13
Credentials
LMHC
Licensed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
About

About Mary

Mary Foy is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa. She has 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the tough changes life brings. Mary focuses on practical ways to cope so people can feel steadier day to day.

She helps people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and addiction concerns. Sessions often address eating, sleeping, anger, self-esteem, and burnout from caregiving or work.

Background and approach

She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood struggles, and career stress. Mary uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps address painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life. Existential therapy is used when people want to clarify values and purpose. In a session she listens closely and helps people set small, manageable steps.

Conversations aim to be clear and practical so changes feel doable between appointments. Mary treats the person, not just a problem, and respects each individual’s story and strengths. Her work has included themes such as attachment, adoption and foster care, abandonment, communication problems, codependency, and surviving disaster or serious illness.

Mary welcomes people who want help sorting through complicated feelings and finding steady ways to move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

What Mary works with

Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mary helps people with.

Approaches Mary lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

How Mary’s Approaches Work Online

Mary frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behavior that keep problems going. This approach breaks issues into smaller parts and teaches practical skills for changing reactions and routines.

She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect day-to-day life. This method helps people process painful memories and reduce overwhelming responses so daily tasks feel more manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress develops.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts between sessions and fit care into busy schedules.

These remote options make it easier to get consistent support while balancing work, parenting, or other commitments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people practice new skills and track progress over time.
Questions

Questions people ask about Mary

What concerns does Mary commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction issues. Parenting, relationship strain, eating and sleeping troubles, and career stress are also common topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Mary uses a direct, practical style that focuses on small steps and clear goals. She centers each conversation on the person’s strengths and priorities.

What is her professional background?

Mary has 13 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. Her work has included issues like attachment, adoption and foster care, and coping after disasters or serious illness.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Iowa as an IA LMHC. Sessions are offered from that location.

Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and Mary accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and the subscription model used by the service. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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