Guy Sartee

Guy Sartee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who holds California and Ohio licenses and has 35 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing relationship strain, grief, changes in life direction, self-esteem concerns, and career crossroads. He also helps those dealing with communication problems, attachment wounds, and the stresses that come with aging or military transition.

His style is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions center on what the client wants to change and practical steps to get there. He uses talk therapy to uncover patterns, improve communication, and reduce the influence of past hurts on present choices.

Guy draws from several therapeutic approaches to match the moment in therapy. He uses Client-Centered methods to follow what matters to the client, Psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns rooted in early relationships, and Solution-Focused techniques to set small, achievable goals. He also integrates the Gottman Method when relationship skills are a primary concern.

Many people come to him when they feel stuck after a breakup, a job change, or a loss. He listens for themes like abandonment, guilt, or shame and helps clients name them and respond differently. He also supports people wrestling with blended family dynamics and divorce-related decisions.

Over three decades of practice inform his approach, but sessions remain practical and conversational. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered and any logistics that matter to your schedule.

How his approaches translate to online work

Guy often uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s priorities. This approach focuses on listening carefully and responding to what the person says matters most. It is useful when someone feels unclear about next steps and wants a therapist to reflect their own goals back to them.

He also draws on Existential Therapy to discuss life direction and meaning. That approach helps people name questions about purpose, responsibility, and choice during major transitions. When relationship skills are central, he brings in the Gottman Method to teach practical communication and conflict techniques useful in day-to-day interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences and then adapt the focus over time. That decision is collaborative and can change as issues evolve.

The biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when weeks are tight. Some formats also require less bandwidth or let people join without video, which can suit different practical needs.