Profile / United States
Tory Koetterhagen, LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW - Stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Goal focused work
About Tory
Tory Koetterhagen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with seven years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer next steps rather than long talks without direction.
In sessions she uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside solution-focused techniques. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different ways of responding, and test small changes that fit daily life. Clients can expect concrete strategies for mood, worry, and motivation.
Tory also addresses issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and seasonal affective disorder. She brings attention to relationship patterns such as communication and commitment problems and helps people process guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Her work includes support around life purpose, self-love, and women’s concerns.
Her practice emphasizes straightforward planning and measurable steps. Sessions commonly include setting goals, practicing new skills in session, and reviewing how those skills went between appointments. This approach helps people track progress and adjust plans as needed.
Appointments are intended to be respectful and culturally aware. Tory speaks English and practices in Wisconsin. Prospective clients who want to begin can follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first session.
Using CBT, DBT and solution-focused work online
Tory uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thinking patterns that increase anxiety or low mood and to practice small behavioral experiments that can reduce symptoms. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps like tracking thoughts, doing brief exposure tasks, or scheduling pleasant activities.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are practical tools people can use when feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term goals and find immediate changes that move a person toward those goals.
Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Tory will discuss your goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try. That decision can change over time as progress is reviewed and goals are refined.
Confirm the available session options before scheduling, since formats are not listed here. Online work often helps people fit sessions into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and removes travel time from a day. Talk with Tory about how to structure sessions so they fit your routine and goals.
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 problems, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, seasonal affective disorder, and women's issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Tory uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. Work often includes tracking thoughts, trying new behaviors, and reviewing outcomes.
What is her professional experience
She has seven years of professional work experience providing clinical services. That experience includes addressing mood, anxiety, and grief-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this practice
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided through the site's payment information.
How do I begin a first session
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.