- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Solution focused work
About Tory
Tory Koetterhagen is a Wisconsin LCSW with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Tory also lists additional focus areas such as guilt and shame, forgiveness, communication problems, and issues related to aging and end-of-life care.
She approaches sessions in a straightforward way. Conversations are practical and goal-focused. Tory adapts the talk and plan to what each person brings to the room, and she uses structured methods to guide the work.
Tory often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term steps toward change. These methods are used to address everyday problems and deeper emotional concerns such as guilt and shame.
In sessions she helps people break problems into manageable pieces. That can mean working through grief day by day, practicing new communication habits, or building routines that lessen seasonal low moods. Tory offers clear tools and simple homework to try between visits.
People who choose her often want practical strategies and a plan they can follow. She respects cultural differences and considers how background and life stage shape feelings. Before starting, she discusses what a reasonable first step looks like and what to expect from early sessions.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In an online session this can look like reviewing examples from the week and practicing a different thought or action together. DBT provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; these skills can be taught and practiced during remote meetings so people can use them in the moment when feelings spike.She treats finding the right approach as a team effort. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process makes it easier to pick which tools to emphasize over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins around a work break, sessions that avoid travel time, or fewer disruptions to daily routines. If you want practical skills for managing guilt, grief, anxiety, or seasonal low moods, remote sessions can be used to learn tools, review homework, and track progress without changing your normal schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tory commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include guilt and shame, forgiveness, communication problems, and aging or hospice related concerns.
How would she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
She uses concrete approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. Solution-Focused techniques help set small, practical steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on mood, grief, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices with that credential within the state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether she offers video, phone, or in-person visits.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the service tier and your location.
What do I do to get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.