Mary Foy, LMHC
Iowa LMHC supporting stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship-focused care
- Collaborative strengths approach
About Mary Foy
Mary Foy is an Iowa licensed mental health counselor with 13 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she combines clinical training with a respectful, strengths-based perspective to help clients identify resources they already possess and build new skills for coping and growth.
She approaches therapy believing that each person is the expert of their own story, and that existing strengths can be mobilized to face difficult circumstances. Mary frames the decision to seek help as a courageous first step and aims to offer steady, compassionate support throughout the process. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each person’s goals, so clients leave sessions with clearer options and steps they can take between meetings.
Mary’s work is guided by a commitment to meet people where they are and to partner with them in creating more fulfilling and manageable lives. She provides a calm, attentive presence while helping clients explore patterns, set intentions, and move toward lasting change.
She approaches therapy believing that each person is the expert of their own story, and that existing strengths can be mobilized to face difficult circumstances. Mary frames the decision to seek help as a courageous first step and aims to offer steady, compassionate support throughout the process. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each person’s goals, so clients leave sessions with clearer options and steps they can take between meetings.
Mary’s work is guided by a commitment to meet people where they are and to partner with them in creating more fulfilling and manageable lives. She provides a calm, attentive presence while helping clients explore patterns, set intentions, and move toward lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issues
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Foy have?
Mary Foy has 13 years of professional experience.
Is Mary Foy a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license details are IA LMHC 001569.
In which languages does Mary Foy provide therapy?
Mary Foy provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Foy located?
Mary Foy is located in Iowa.
How can I work with Mary Foy as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Foy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Foy work with international clients?
Yes, Mary Foy works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Foy cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches Mary Foy Uses in Online Therapy and What to Expect
Mary Foy commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. It is goal-oriented and useful for building coping strategies that apply to daily life.Existential Therapy explores values, meaning, and personal responsibility, helping clients clarify what matters most and make choices that align with their goals. This approach can be helpful for people coping with life transitions, identity questions, or a sense of disconnection. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses symptoms and impacts of traumatic experiences by validating responses to trauma and teaching strategies to reduce reactivity and improve regulation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and to blend methods that fit the individual. She explains options and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other commitments.