Dr. Marty Sapp, WI Psychologist

Wisconsin · 35 years in practice

Dr. Marty Sapp welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.

License and registration

Psychologist, Wisconsin: 1404-57 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1780892026 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Marty

Dr. Marty Sapp welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. He focuses on clear steps you can try right away.

He writes and talks plainly so a parent reading on a phone can get the idea fast. He has practiced as a psychologist in Wisconsin for 35 years and holds the credential WI Psychologist 1404-57. Over decades he has used methods that help people reduce anxiety, face grief, manage anger, and address stress that interferes with daily life.

Background and approach

He also works with concerns around identity, relationships, career questions, and process addictions. In sessions he mixes conversational listening with hands-on techniques. He emphasizes practical problem solving and short-term goals.

Hypnotherapy may be used alongside cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches to help people change unhelpful patterns and build new habits. His style is direct but respectful. He helps clients set clear, achievable steps and checks progress each visit.

Many clients appreciate a straightforward plan and measurements of how things are improving. Dr. Sapp previously served as a full professor emeritus in counseling psychology and has extensive teaching and clinical experience.

That background informs a structured, evidence-minded way of working while keeping the focus on what the person in front of him needs right now.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Marty lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Sapp works with methods such as hypnotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy online. Hypnotherapy in this setting uses guided relaxation and focused suggestion to help shift habits and reduce anxiety symptoms. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to improve mood and manage stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most comfortable. Together they decide whether to emphasize hypnotherapy, CBT, mindfulness, or a mix of these techniques and adjust over time based on what helps.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules while keeping the work focused and practical.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Dr. Sapp address?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and career concerns, plus additional areas such as aging, infidelity, men's issues, multicultural concerns, process addictions, and self-love.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is practical and problem-focused with conversational listening. He sets short-term goals, tracks progress, and combines techniques to help people change patterns and reach goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has 35 years of clinical and teaching experience in counseling psychology, including a long career as a full professor emeritus.

Where is he licensed and located?

He practices in Wisconsin and holds the credential WI Psychologist 1404-57.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

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