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Dr. Marty Sapp, WI Psychologist 1404-57
Wisconsin
Wisconsin psychologist - stress and anxiety relief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Short-term problem solving
About Marty
Dr. Marty Sapp is a Wisconsin psychologist with 35 years of experience and the credential WI Psychologist 1404-57. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and LGBT concerns.
He uses straightforward, problem-solving methods. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different responses. He frames counseling as support plus action, not long talks alone. People come for help with specific problems like work stress, relationship strain, or handling grieving and feeling stuck.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy is used to listen and reflect what matters to the person. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness practices are offered when those methods seem useful for relaxation, focus, or habit change.
Dr. Sapp describes his work as short-term and goal oriented when that fits the need. He helps set concrete steps and checks progress along the way. His background as a professor emeritus in counseling psychology informs how he explains strategies and teaches skills.
Sessions typically move from understanding the immediate problem to practicing new ways of thinking and behaving. He may use breathing or guided attention exercises to reduce reactivity. The aim is practical change people can use between meetings to manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Sapp commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT involves tracking automatic thoughts, testing beliefs with small experiments, and practicing new skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to the person. That approach focuses on understanding the client's perspective and building a clear agenda together. Mindfulness and brief hypnotherapy techniques are offered to help with anxiety, focus, and habit change by teaching attention and relaxation skills.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and adjust the plan over time. The process is iterative - try something, review results, and refine the approach.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to schedule meetings, reduce travel time, and fit check-ins into a busy week. Some approaches translate well to shorter skills-focused sessions or guided exercises done between meetings, which helps apply what is learned to everyday life.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and several other focused issues.
How does he generally approach therapy?
He uses practical, problem-solving methods that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and options like hypnotherapy or mindfulness when appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of clinical and academic experience, including work as a full professor emeritus in counseling psychology.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is listed as WI Psychologist 1404-57 and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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