About Tory
Tory Koetterhagen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with seven years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. Tory aims to make therapy straightforward and respectful so people can take the first step toward feeling better.
She uses practical, goal-oriented methods. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying small changes that can make life easier.
How Tory works
Conversations are tailored to each person's goals and life situation, with attention to motivation and confidence building. Tory also supports people facing life transitions and questions about purpose. She can help with aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and the emotional work that comes with major changes.
She addresses relationship communication problems and commitment worries from the perspective of the individual. Common themes she helps with include guilt and shame, forgiveness, multicultural concerns, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, women's issues, and young adult issues. She draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
Her style is compassionate and straightforward. Tory works to create a plan that fits each person’s needs and preferences. She encourages practical steps and ongoing support as people work toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Wisconsin |
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Online support options
How Tory's approaches translate to online therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. In sessions, clients learn breathing, distress-tolerance, and emotion-regulation techniques they can practice between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes to change mood and action. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on concrete goals and steps that move someone toward what they want sooner rather than later.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which method or combination to try and adjust it as progress is made.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text are useful for quick reflections, maintaining momentum between sessions, or when typing feels like an easier way to express thoughts. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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