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Dr. Marty Sapp

Calm, practical help for stressful times

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Credentials
WI Psychologist 1404-57
Experience
35 years
Licensed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Marty

Dr. Marty Sapp welcomes people who are looking for clear, practical help during stressful times. He is a psychologist in Wisconsin with three decades of clinical experience.

He emphasizes straightforward support, problem solving, and helping clients take concrete steps forward. He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and questions around identity and self-esteem. He also addresses matters like career transitions, infidelity, men’s issues, midlife challenges, and struggles with process addictions.

Background and approach

His approach aims to get to the heart of a problem and find useful ways to move ahead. Dr. Sapp trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, and also uses client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, and hypnotherapy when appropriate.

Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skills people can use between meetings. He prefers language that is clear and direct so parents and caregivers can quickly grasp next steps. People who choose him often want help untangling immediate problems and building steady coping habits.

He describes counseling as a mix of support, problem solving, and action. He works with each person to identify small, manageable changes that lead to better day-to-day functioning. His license is WI Psychologist 1404-57 and he brings 35 years of experience to his practice in Wisconsin.

Conversations take place in plain language and aim to be useful from the first session.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-centered work means the conversation follows your needs and pace. It focuses on listening, understanding what matters to you, and helping you shape goals that feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions are linked and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on current concerns, goals, and personal preference. That may mean trying CBT techniques for a few sessions, adding mindfulness practices, or using client-centered conversations to guide next steps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule. These options allow work to continue from home or another convenient place, and they support follow-up between sessions through messaging. The combination of clear methods and flexible formats aims to make it practical to learn skills and make steady progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and LGBT matters. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, infidelity, men’s issues, midlife crisis, multicultural concerns, non-monogamous relationships, prejudice and discrimination, process addictions, and self-love.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and client-centered with a focus on problem solving and action. He combines skill-building with supportive conversation so people leave each session with usable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience in psychology and counseling. That background informs a straightforward, experienced approach to common life challenges.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the credential WI Psychologist 1404-57 and practices in Wisconsin.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
35 years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English

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