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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Goal focused work
About Tory
LCSW in Wisconsin with 7 years of experience, Tory Koetterhagen helps people address stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She uses practical, structured methods in sessions and focuses on clear steps people can use between meetings.
Tory centers her work on approaches that emphasize skills and short-term problem solving. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that feed anxiety and low mood. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She also brings Solution-Focused Therapy techniques to set concrete, achievable goals.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Tory uses straightforward questions and behavioral tasks to help people notice small shifts. She works to make plans that fit daily life so progress can continue outside of sessions.
Her areas of additional focus include aging and geriatric issues, commitment and communication concerns, family difficulties, end-of-life and hospice counseling, multicultural issues, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, women's issues, and young adult concerns. Those topics are woven into practical strategies when they fit a person's goals.
Tory is licensed as an LCSW in Wisconsin. She offers treatment plans that emphasize respect and sensitivity while helping people try new ways of coping. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set priorities.
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How CBT, DBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
CBT helps people notice and test thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and low mood in place. Online sessions can use short exercises and homework to practice new thinking patterns between meetings. DBT provides skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress; those skills translate into step-by-step techniques a person can try and report back on in subsequent sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to small, practical changes and next steps that move a person toward their stated goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and fit.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in this profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and support use of written exercises or worksheets between meetings. Licensed professionals often adapt techniques so sessions focus on practical steps that can be used immediately in everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, communication and family problems, end-of-life counseling, and women's and young adult issues.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Her documented approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions typically mix skills training, cognitive work, and goal-setting techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience. That timeframe covers clinical work supporting people with mood and life-change concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Wisconsin. The profile lists Wisconsin as her location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Therapy is offered to people within the licensure scope in Wisconsin.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session. That first meeting is used to set goals and make a plan.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.