Martha "Marti" Stany, LCSW, CSW

Martha "Marti" Stany, LCSW and CSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 10 years of professional experience across Texas, Colorado, Illinois, and Wisconsin. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes a clinical social work credential. She concentrates on supporting people navigating trauma, sexuality, intimacy, and a wide range of mental health concerns, with extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, survivors of trauma and abuse, and individuals or couples facing relationship and intimacy challenges.

Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance and a collaborative partnership that honors each person as the expert on their own story. Marti blends practical therapeutic strategies with an emphasis on personal strengths and values, helping clients build skills for coping with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship and family issues, and identity-related challenges. She aims to empower clients as they move toward greater connection, fulfillment, and well-being, tailoring her approach to meet each person’s goals and pace.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward meaningful goals. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection formed in relationships and explores how early attachment experiences influence current intimacy and trust; it can be helpful for relationship challenges, attachment issues, and healing from trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist supports the client’s own insights and strengths, making it well suited for people seeking empathetic, collaborative care.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Martha "Marti" Stany works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and client-centered.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from home or other locations, and integrate therapy into daily life.