- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Practical skills focus
- Collaborative approach
About Mary
Mary Foy is a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, and everyday habits that get in the way. She speaks plain and practical language to help clients name problems and try workable steps. Mary believes people know their own stories and that small changes can build momentum toward better days.
Mary uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused work to map what is getting in the way. She often looks at thoughts and everyday habits alongside feelings and actions. Sessions focus on short-term skills and on making choices that match what matters most to the client.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people test thoughts and change unhelpful patterns. She also uses elements of existential thinking to look at meaning and values, and trauma-focused methods when past events keep showing up in daily life. These approaches are used together to fit each person’s needs.
Mary has about 13 years of experience as a clinician and holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential. She works with a wide range of concerns, including mood differences, ADHD, parenting strain, grief, and issues around intimacy and communication. She encourages practical experiments between sessions to see what helps.
To begin, she invites people to notice one small change they could try and to bring that into session as a starting point. The work is collaborative, with Mary offering questions, structure, and feedback while clients guide the priorities.
Mary uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused work to map what is getting in the way. She often looks at thoughts and everyday habits alongside feelings and actions. Sessions focus on short-term skills and on making choices that match what matters most to the client.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people test thoughts and change unhelpful patterns. She also uses elements of existential thinking to look at meaning and values, and trauma-focused methods when past events keep showing up in daily life. These approaches are used together to fit each person’s needs.
Mary has about 13 years of experience as a clinician and holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential. She works with a wide range of concerns, including mood differences, ADHD, parenting strain, grief, and issues around intimacy and communication. She encourages practical experiments between sessions to see what helps.
To begin, she invites people to notice one small change they could try and to bring that into session as a starting point. The work is collaborative, with Mary offering questions, structure, and feedback while clients guide the priorities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issues
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Iowa
Languages
English
How her approaches work in online therapy
Mary often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts, and to try small behavior changes that alter everyday habits. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and patterns that repeat in daily life.She also brings in Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect present functioning, using careful pacing to address distressing memories and related reactions. Existential Therapy appears in conversations about meaning, values, and the choices someone wants to make moving forward.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and life demands, and together they decide which methods to try and when to shift direction.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus is on practical work that fits into everyday life and on finding strategies a person can use between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Mary helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and many other daily challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses plain language and practical steps, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits alongside emotions and behaviors.
What is her background and experience?
Mary has about 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with a broad range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Mary?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.