Therapist profile
Dr. Marty Sapp, WI Psychologist 1404-57
Wisconsin
Wisconsin psychologist - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsWI Psychologist 1404-57
- LicensePsychologist, Wisconsin / 1404-57
- NPI1780892026
- Experience35 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Marty
Dr. Marty Sapp is a Wisconsin psychologist (WI Psychologist 1404-57) with 35 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, career struggles, and LGBTQ issues. Sessions focus on problem solving and practical steps rather than long theory talks.
Dr. Sapp describes counseling as support, problem solving, and taking action. He blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns and try small changes that make life easier. He also uses hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques to help lower reactivity and steady attention.
In sessions he aims for clear goals and straightforward tools. People work on specific situations such as snapping at a partner, workplace frustration, or building healthier routines. The work can include tracking thoughts, practicing new responses, and brief guided exercises to reduce tension.
His background includes academic work as a professor emeritus in counseling psychology and many years of clinical practice. That mix informs a practical, evidence-informed approach rather than a focus on long-term analysis. He helps people move from recognition to action with manageable steps.
Dr. Sapp offers direct conversation about what is causing distress and which techniques might help. He invites people who want to cut down on reactivity or build better habits to try focused, results-oriented sessions and to see whether those approaches fit their goals.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s concerns first and focuses on active listening and collaboration. Online sessions can use that same conversational style to name priorities and set goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; online meetings work well for reviewing thought records, planning experiments, and assigning brief practice between sessions.Hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques are also part of his practice. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused suggestion to reduce reactivity, while mindfulness offers short attention practices to reduce automatic responding. Both can be taught and practiced during remote sessions and reinforced with take-home exercises.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the person’s goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. That way sessions focus on what is helpful rather than a fixed protocol.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In practice, remote work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when time is tight, and enable guided exercises without travel time. Discussing practical scheduling and the kinds of exercises you prefer helps shape sessions that fit everyday life.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, career issues, and LGBT concerns among others.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, action-oriented style that emphasizes problem solving and clear goals. Sessions often focus on steps people can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience in clinical work and academic roles, including time as a professor emeritus in counseling psychology.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as WI Psychologist 1404-57 and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the service.
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