- Action focused
- Experienced psychologist
- Mindfulness informed
About Marty
Dr. Marty Sapp offers calm, practical support for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. He greets new visitors with a straightforward approach: listen, identify what matters, and take steps that actually change day-to-day life. Dr. Sapp is based in Wisconsin and brings a long clinical background to each meeting.
He emphasizes short-term, action-oriented work alongside deeper reflection. Sessions focus on problem solving, repairing strained relationships, and building skills for better emotional balance. He uses plain language and concrete tools so people can try things between visits and notice what helps.
Dr. Sapp has worked in counseling and psychology for 35 years and holds the credential WI Psychologist 1404-57. He has an academic background as a professor emeritus in counseling psychology and has used approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and hypnosis across his career. That experience informs how he blends learning and practical change in sessions.
People who prefer a collaborative, goal-focused style often find his methods useful. He will talk through what matters most to the client and tailor steps to fit real life. The focus is on measurable progress rather than vague therapy goals.
Sessions are offered in English and address concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family matters, grief, anger, self-esteem, and career questions. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, infidelity, men’s issues, midlife crisis, multicultural concerns, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, prejudice and discrimination, process addictions, and developing self-love.
If you want practical help that balances problem solving with short-term growth, he offers a steady, experienced presence to guide change.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Dr. Sapp uses client-centered methods that focus on the person's goals and values, listening carefully and shaping sessions around what matters most. This approach helps people feel understood and keeps work practical and relevant to daily life.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers clear techniques for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress, such as trying new behaviors and testing unhelpful beliefs.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then adapt methods to fit the client's needs. That might mean more skills practice, mindfulness exercises, or brief hypnosis work when appropriate and comfortable for the person.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to keep progress steady from week to week. It often reduces travel time and helps people hold momentum between meetings. Because formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the available session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and conducted. The emphasis is on practical benefits - fitting therapy into life, keeping continuity, and focusing on usable skills rather than lengthy explanations.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, and career issues. Other focuses include aging and geriatric issues, infidelity, men’s issues, midlife crisis, multicultural concerns, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, prejudice and discrimination, process addictions, and building self-love.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
The work tends to be collaborative and action-oriented, blending problem solving with reflective work. Expect practical tools, short-term goals, and techniques you can try between sessions.
How long has this clinician been practicing?
This clinician brings 35 years of experience in counseling and psychology, including academic work as a professor emeritus in counseling psychology.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The credential listed is WI Psychologist 1404-57 and the clinician practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are provided?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.