She is very validating but also provides good insights and actual help :)
Mary Pulscher, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Mary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Mary. View 28 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Iowa
Recent reviews
So kind, always listens, remembers everything you told her. She has helped me make sense of my life. Thank you Mary.
More about Mary
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
I am licensed in Iowa as a therapist with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Specialties
Licenses
Mary Pulscher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962756791.
- LMHC · Iowa · 00687 · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Mary Pulscher
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She is very validating but also provides good insights and actual help :)
So kind, always listens, remembers everything you told her. She has helped me make sense of my life. Thank you Mary.
Greatly appreciate Mary’s knowledge, concern, and care!
Mary took the time to sit around and listen to everything I would have to say. She would then pin point everything that would think would needed to be worked on. 10/10, would 100% recommend her!
I’ve had two therapists before that I’ve found through painstaking research and initial interviews, but the best therapist I have found to date, and the one who has been helping me heal in leaps and bounds over the past year, is Mary. I am more shocked than anyone that I found her by asking a few questions on an app, but here we are. The scheduling platform is great, the ability to text her is wonderful, but most of all she’s just an incredible therapist that provides the exact mix of listening and responding and challenging me that I need. Absolutely amazed and eternally grateful that I found her. She has without exaggeration saved me.
A wonderful listener and great to talk to.
Mary is a brilliant therapist, she is an awesome character and doesn't judge you, she listens and is great at what she does!
Mary Pulscher understands me . She is kind and listens. I never had a therapist like her. She answers my questions once she can. I feel close to her. I am looking forward to continuing with her. I wish I had her before.
She is a good therapist
Mary is a patient listener who has helped me realize my own capabilities for enabling change in my life and improving my relationships.
Mary is a strong therapist, highly recommended.
Mary is excellent. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking a competent, compassionate therapist with an ability to bring clarity to a situation. I’m a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), and Mary has been a good fit for that, too.
She is pleasant, easy to talk too and helps me navigate my feelings and emotions. Things she provided definitely helped.
Mary is great. She bring thoughtful respective and has helped me so much.
She's great.
She knows how to help someone with trauma
Mary has been helpful
The thing about Mary I appreciate the most is the extra effort that she makes. The check up that she does. Some times I am not doing OK that week, but I don't want to bother a therapist with a whole session. But Mary will do short check ins, just to make sure you are OK. That is something I really appreciated. Because sometimes I will forget that I have someone that I can talk to. I will honestly forget, but then Mary checks in, and I realize that I can talk to her.
A caring and knowledgeable therapist. I am pleased with the session I had with her and her communication outside of the live sessions as well. I would certainly recommend her to others.
Mary was very helpful
I haven’t seen Mary for long but she listens, asks questions and gives great homework. I don’t feel judged for being honest with her about different situations which means I’ll have a better experiance
Mary is great. She is very insightful and uses The Better Help resources very well to uncover self discovery and then provides guidance.
Mary is the best therapist I've found on Better help. She has tons of experience and takes the time to really understand and offer help.
My appointments with Mary Pulscher have helped me to find clarity in my chaotic thoughts. She is kind, respectful, and professional. I would recommend her without hesitation.
I've been having therapy sessions with Mary for awhile now, specifically in big changes in my life. She's been a great help especially with identifying the root cause of my struggles, and how to deal with it in a healthy way. Thank you, Mary.
I just had my first session with Mary, and she wildly exceeded all my expectations! She was comfortable to talk to, with lots of life experience… She intuitively knew where to focus my attention, had fantastic insights, and extremely helpful. I’ve had several not-so-good experiences with some therapists in the past, but she was perfect!!!! I’ve been through some VERY challenging times these past few years, with lots of deep pain, sadness and anger coming up to be healed… and facing these things all alone has been challenging. I’m a mentor myself, have spent many decades doing lots of therapy and healing work - and I’ve struggled to find therapists with enough life experience to be helpful lately… but I felt very understood and respected by Mary. She brought a lot of great insights to the table. And I trusted her immediately, which is rare. I’m also deeply into spiritual subjects, as I do intuitive work for a living, and she was very open and affirming in this area, which was s huge relief! I’d highly recommend trying out Mary’s work… she’s a total GEM!
Mary has helped tremendously to empower and validate my voice, needs, and emotional connection as a highly visual, creative person. I highly recommend working with her.
Mary is a great therapist. She has listened and understood where I was coming from and where I was headed. I thank her for being there for me. She has been a great help in my healing process.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mary Pulscher offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Mary Pulscher works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Mary Pulscher speak?
Mary Pulscher speaks English.
How many years of experience does Mary Pulscher have?
Mary Pulscher has 20 years of experience.
Where is Mary Pulscher licensed to practice?
Mary Pulscher is licensed to practice in Iowa.
Does Mary Pulscher accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Mary Pulscher accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Mary Pulscher?
Mary Pulscher can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Mary Pulscher?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.