Mary Foy
Iowa LMHC for anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns
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About
Mary Foy is an LMHC licensed in Iowa with 13 years of professional experience in mental health care. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and family matters, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, and issues related to self esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns that include attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and other complex life stressors.
She approaches work from a perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story and recognizes existing strengths that can be mobilized toward change. She encourages the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and offers steady professional support through that process.
Mary integrates several clinical approaches into her work, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor care to the concerns presented. She aims to collaborate with each individual to set clear goals and to select strategies that match their needs and preferences.
She approaches work from a perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story and recognizes existing strengths that can be mobilized toward change. She encourages the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and offers steady professional support through that process.
Mary integrates several clinical approaches into her work, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor care to the concerns presented. She aims to collaborate with each individual to set clear goals and to select strategies that match their needs and preferences.
- Location:
- Iowa, United States
- Years Experience:
- 13
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Fertility issues, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IA LMHC 001569
- NPI Number: 1760735070
- License: LMHC (Iowa)
Remote care and therapeutic approaches
Mary provides online services and accepts international clients. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. These remote options are used to deliver the same therapeutic attention and planning that guide her practice.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to help identify and work with patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. In accessible terms, this approach emphasizes practical skills and experiments that can change how a person thinks and acts in everyday situations. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past traumatic events are central to current difficulties; the work focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing their ongoing impact in a paced and structured way.
Existential Therapy offers a space to explore meaning, values, and life choices when those questions are part of what brings someone to seek support. Mary aims to collaborate with individuals who want a mix of skill-building, reflective exploration, and trauma-informed care, and she uses the communication methods above to maintain ongoing contact and follow-up.
How many years has Mary practiced?
Mary has 13 years of professional experience in mental health practice.
What are Mary’s credentials and license details?
She is an LMHC and holds license IA LMHC 001569.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is Mary located?
She is licensed in and based in Iowa.
What ways can someone work with Mary remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. She accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Mary?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be connected.