Martha "Marti" Stany, LCSW, CSW

Martha "Marti" Stany practices a pragmatic, cognitive behavioral approach to therapy that focuses on clear steps people can use in daily life. She is a licensed clinical social worker with LCSW and CSW credentials and brings ten years of clinical experience to her work. Marti speaks English and is based in Wisconsin.

Marti helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar mood challenges, and burnout. She also supports issues around intimacy, sexuality, and LGBTQ concerns, as well as trauma, grief, and addiction. Sessions often include concrete tools for coping, communication, and emotion regulation.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based techniques. That mix is aimed at helping people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and build safer ways to relate to others. She uses skills-based practice so people can try small changes between sessions.

Marti describes her style as warm and nonjudgmental. She works with clients to set clear goals and adjusts methods to match individual needs and pace. Practical problem solving sits alongside work on deeper relationship patterns.

Therapy sessions may be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Cost varies by location and is provided through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, a person uses the Start Therapy button and completes a short matching questionnaire to schedule with the therapist.

How CBT, ACT, and Attachment Work Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically use homework, simple experiments, and structured practice to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifies what matters most. In virtual sessions ACT often uses values exercises and behavioral commitments to guide gradual change.

Attachment-Based approaches look at how early relationship patterns affect current closeness and trust. Online work explores communication habits and teaches steps toward more secure relating in everyday interactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then try methods that fit the client's needs. Progress is reviewed and plans are adjusted together.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a good low-bandwidth option. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when writing is easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines.