Martha "Marti" Stany, LCSW, CSW
Compassionate LCSW for trauma and relationships
- Trauma informed care
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care
- Relationship and intimacy
About Martha "Marti" Stany
Martha "Marti" Stany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW with more than 10 years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma, sexuality, intimacy, and broader mental health concerns. She brings focused experience with LGBTQIA+ clients, survivors of trauma and abuse, and individuals or couples navigating relationship and intimacy challenges. Her practice integrates practical strategies with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance that centers each person as the expert of their own story.
Martha has active licensure across multiple states, reflecting a breadth of clinical training and practice. The LCSW credential signifies advanced clinical social work licensure, and the CSW denotes clinical social work qualification. She uses these foundations to tailor care to each client, drawing on evidence-informed methods to address stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addiction, attachment issues, and a wide range of life transitions and relationship dynamics.
Therapy with Martha emphasizes collaboration and the client’s strengths. She aims to create a space where honest exploration and skill-building lead toward greater connection, resilience, and clarity about next steps. Her approach is practical and person-centered, helping clients translate insight into meaningful change.
Martha has active licensure across multiple states, reflecting a breadth of clinical training and practice. The LCSW credential signifies advanced clinical social work licensure, and the CSW denotes clinical social work qualification. She uses these foundations to tailor care to each client, drawing on evidence-informed methods to address stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addiction, attachment issues, and a wide range of life transitions and relationship dynamics.
Therapy with Martha emphasizes collaboration and the client’s strengths. She aims to create a space where honest exploration and skill-building lead toward greater connection, resilience, and clarity about next steps. Her approach is practical and person-centered, helping clients translate insight into meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Martha "Marti" Stany have?
Martha "Marti" Stany has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Martha "Marti" Stany a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. License details include IL LCSW 149018259 and CO LCSW CSW.09927523.
In which languages does Martha "Marti" Stany provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Martha "Marti" Stany located?
She is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Martha "Marti" Stany as my therapist?
You can work with Martha "Marti" Stany through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Martha "Marti" Stany work with international clients?
Martha "Marti" Stany does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Martha "Marti" Stany cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where navigating internal experience matters.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional needs and closeness. This approach supports people and couples working through intimacy challenges, attachment issues, and relationship patterns that affect trust and connection.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work. It is helpful for building self-esteem, processing identity and sexuality questions, and developing personal insight.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Martha "Marti" Stany collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as work progresses. Licensed professionals work together with clients to tailor strategies that feel manageable and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These options allow ongoing, consistent work with therapists while supporting varied communication preferences and life demands.
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