Martha "Marti" Stany, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

Focus on sleep
Trauma-informed care
LGBTQIA+ competent

About Martha

Martha "Marti" Stany is a licensed clinical social worker who brings ten years of experience to therapy. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental approach and centers the client's own goals and values. Marti focuses on sleep and rest among many concerns, and she helps people who are dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, and questions about sexuality and intimacy.

Her work is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and exploring what matters to each person. She uses methods that help people notice patterns, try different actions, and build steady routines that can support better sleep and daily functioning.

Marti's background includes care for people processing traumatic experiences and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. She also helps with grief, addiction, mood concerns, ADHD, and stress from caregiving or life transitions. She draws on approaches that emphasize present-moment choices, understanding attachment, and learning healthier ways to cope.

Clients can expect respectful listening and concrete suggestions during sessions. The aim is to reduce unhelpful habits and create practical steps toward improved rest, relationships, and mood. Marti keeps language simple and makes room for each person's pace.

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin. Sessions are offered in English. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time based on therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, value-driven steps even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It can help with worry, low mood, and building routines that support rest. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect present connections and safety; this can be useful for intimacy concerns and improving how someone asks for support.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust plans together. This collaborative process means techniques are chosen to match what the person wants to change and what feels doable.

Confirm session formats before booking to know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let someone check in from a quieter place when needed. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and supports using strategies between sessions to improve sleep, manage stress, and strengthen relationships.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Texas, Illinois, Colorado, Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does the therapist address?

Common areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship issues, sleep problems, grief, addiction, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, ADHD, and caregiving strain.

What is the therapist's approach in sessions?

Therapy is collaborative and practical, drawing on methods like acceptance and commitment, attachment work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies to build skills and change patterns.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has ten years of professional experience working with trauma, sexuality, intimacy, and mental health concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

The clinician holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How is cost and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.