Martha "Marti" Stany, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Wisconsin

Martha "Marti" Stany is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice.

Licensed inTexas, Illinois, Colorado, Wisconsin
License69314, 149018259, CSW.09927523, 12003 - 123
NPI 1184034662
Experience10+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Martha

Martha "Marti" Stany is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice. She brings an attachment-based perspective to therapy and focuses on helping people who are anxious, grieving, or struggling with relationships and intimacy. Marti also supports clients dealing with trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and identity-related concerns.

Marti emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach. She listens for each person's strengths and works with them to set clear goals. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with tools and strategies people can use between meetings.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with people from LGBTQ communities and those recovering from abuse and trauma. That experience informs how she approaches issues like body image, sexual health, and communication problems. She also addresses stressors such as caregiving burden, work-related burnout, and life transitions.

Marti uses a mix of methods to match a person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps with changing unhelpful thoughts and habits.

Attachment ideas guide work on closeness, trust, and patterns that repeat in relationships. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin. Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit differing schedules.

The initial step is a short matching questionnaire to find a good fit and set a first session.

Credentials

LCSW (Texas): License 69314 · expires March 2026
LCSW (Illinois): License 149018259 · expires November 2027
LCSW (Colorado): License CSW.09927523 · expires August 2027
LCSW (Wisconsin): License 12003 - 123 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1184034662 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Martha names

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Online support

Attachment-informed and practical approaches for online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of closeness shape current relationships. It helps people notice repeating patterns, deepen trust, and change the ways they connect with partners and others.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions toward them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and for people who feel stuck or unsure what matters most.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and emphasizes empathy and collaboration. It helps people feel heard and build confidence to try new ways of relating and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will partner with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation when possible, phone works well if bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins between sessions. These options can help fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other daily demands.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, addictions, and relationship and intimacy issues. Other focus areas include body image, parenting strain, and attachment-related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Therapy emphasizes listening, practical tools, and building on each person's strengths.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has ten years of professional experience and has worked with people healing from trauma, abuse, and sexual identity concerns. That background informs her work on intimacy and communication problems.

What credentials and region are associated with this clinician?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin. The profile lists Illinois and Colorado licensure as well.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Multiple formats let people choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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?

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