- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Tory
Tory Koetterhagen is a Wisconsin-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. Tory also helps people who are coping with life changes and questions about purpose and direction.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. Sessions typically include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing small changes, and practicing skills that reduce distress and increase clarity. Tory draws on techniques from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and grounding when feelings feel overwhelming.
Tory has supported people dealing with aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life issues, and family and communication problems. She also addresses commitment concerns, guilt and shame, seasonal affective disorder, and challenges faced by young adults and women.
Her style is goal-oriented and collaborative. She and the client set short-term goals and review progress together. That makes it easier to notice small shifts and adjust what they do next.
Sessions use plain language and concrete steps rather than jargon. People who want help sorting what comes next after a job change, relationship shift, or health event may find this approach useful. To begin, follow the site’s process to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Tory works with cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into small, manageable steps.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to help people manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions. DBT skills include grounding, distress tolerance, and strategies for staying present during emotional spikes. Solution-focused therapy appears in brief goal-setting and tracking what works to move forward, which can speed up usable change.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to emphasize. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Many people find the ability to meet from wherever they are helps maintain consistency while juggling work, family, or health demands.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include life purpose, aging concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and communication problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques. She also teaches emotion regulation skills from dialectical behavior therapy when feelings are intense.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical social work. That experience includes supporting people through bereavement, life transitions, and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Wisconsin LCSW and provides services from Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.