Works with
How Marty works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- WI Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marty
Dr. Marty Sapp greets people with a calm, straightforward style. He is a Wisconsin psychologist with decades of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and relationship worries.
He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. He sees counseling as support, problem solving, and action. Sessions often start with clear goals and a plan for small changes.
Dr. Sapp draws on methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and learn calming skills.
Background and approach
His background includes long work in counseling psychology and teaching at the university level. He holds the credential WI Psychologist 1404-57 and has practiced for over 35 years in Wisconsin. That experience shapes a measured, experience-based approach to common life challenges.
In sessions he may combine client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, or hypnotherapy when appropriate. The focus is on what the person wants to change and practical ways to get there. He aims for clear, manageable steps rather than long lists of theory.
People often come with concerns about work, identity, relationship strain, or addictive patterns. Dr. Sapp also addresses topics such as aging, midlife transitions, multicultural stress, and issues affecting men.
He tries to make each session useful and relevant to everyday life.
What Marty works with
Everything Marty lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marty's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
Approaches Marty lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Dr. Sapp commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, understanding the person's perspective, and shaping sessions around their priorities. It helps people feel heard and decide what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the person to pick methods that fit their goals and comfort level. That might mean starting with conversation to set goals, adding CBT exercises for specific patterns, or trying brief mindfulness practices to calm the body and mind.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging can work well for brief updates, step-by-step coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity between appointments.
Questions people ask about Marty
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family worries, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and LGBT-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and client-centered. Sessions focus on problem solving, clear goals, and steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of clinical and academic experience in counseling psychology to his practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as WI Psychologist 1404-57 and practices in Wisconsin.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.