Mary Foy, LMHC

Mary Foy is a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and grief. Mary supports people facing trauma, addiction, parenting strain, and eating or sleeping concerns. She approaches each person with respect and practical steps aimed at daily life.

Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thinking patterns that make symptoms worse. She also brings in trauma-focused methods when past events are affecting current safety and coping. Existential therapy shows up in sessions as conversations about meaning, choices, and values when life changes feel confusing.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Mary listens first, then helps set clear, realistic goals. Sessions focus on small, doable skills people can try between meetings. Progress is tracked so adjustments happen when needed.

Mary has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and infertility-related stress. She also addresses issues such as attachment struggles, codependency, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Her background supports a practical approach to complex problems.

People who choose Mary can expect a mix of skill-building and reflective conversation. She encourages clients to use what fits their life and to shape therapy around their goals. The aim is clearer thinking and more manageable days.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises and plans that people can use between appointments.

She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect day-to-day functioning. This approach centers on processing difficult memories and building coping strategies to reduce triggers and distress.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then recommend ways of working together. This collaborative planning helps tailor methods to each person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and styles. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone is useful when lower bandwidth is needed, live chat or text can support quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and to practice skills in everyday life.