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Tory Koetterhagen

Practical skills with compassionate support

LCSW Wisconsin

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Tory

Tory Koetterhagen uses evidence-informed approaches to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

As an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin with seven years of clinical experience, she combines practical skills and compassionate listening to help clients navigate life transitions and regain a stronger sense of direction and motivation. Her work often centers on helping clients process loss, rebuild confidence, and develop coping strategies for change.

She adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs, drawing on structured techniques alongside supportive dialogue. Tory emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empowerment as core elements of her practice, and she encourages clients to take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances short-term problem-solving with building longer-term resilience. Tory practices in Wisconsin and offers services in English, tailoring treatment to the specific situation and goals presented by each client.

CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Work Delivered Online

Many of Tory’s sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood and to build practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness through skills training in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindful awareness. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clarifying goals and identifying small, achievable steps toward change to create momentum and concrete progress.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Tory works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so treatment stays focused and relevant. This collaborative stance helps clients feel invested in the plan and able to track meaningful gains.

Online sessions are offered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These formats allow clients to engage in skills practice, receive timely support, and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tory address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as communication problems, forgiveness, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends structured, skill-based work with compassionate, personalized conversation, using methods like CBT, DBT, and solution-focused strategies to address immediate problems and build lasting skills.
What is her professional background?
Tory brings seven years of professional experience to her practice, focusing on areas such as grief, motivation, self-love, women’s issues, and seasonal affective concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin, listed as WI LCSW 8075-123.
Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin a therapy relationship?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English