Dr. Loretta Markus, WI Psychologist 3907-57

Dr. Loretta Markus is a Wisconsin psychologist who brings seven years of clinical experience to her work. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are. She focuses on practical steps that help with everyday struggles. Dr. Markus helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She also supports those coping with relationship tensions, family conflicts, life transitions, concentration and memory difficulties, and issues with focus. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including mood and panic symptoms, addiction and recovery questions, eating and intimacy concerns, and identity matters related to LGBT issues. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one of her core approaches, along with client-centered and mindfulness-based methods. In sessions she listens first, then helps set clear goals. Conversations are shaped to each person’s situation and paced to what feels manageable. Her style is respectful and direct. She aims to reduce worry by breaking problems into steps people can try between sessions. She also checks in about what’s working and adjusts plans when needed. People who choose her often want a practical, down-to-earth process. Dr. Markus explains options, offers simple tools for daily life, and focuses on changes people can notice week to week. She encourages small steps and celebrates progress along the way.

How Dr. Markus Uses CBT, Client-Centered, and Mindfulness Online

Dr. Markus often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on clearer thinking and practical steps that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes listening and understanding. That means sessions begin with the person's experience and goals, and the therapist adjusts pace and focus based on what the person says. Mindfulness methods are used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that can ease stress and build tolerance for difficult feelings.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options, try techniques, and refine the plan together based on what helps most. Goals and methods are reviewed regularly so adjustments can be made when needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow real-time conversations similar to in-person meetings. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth or screen time is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers written exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity when life is unpredictable.