Tory Koetterhagen

Tory Koetterhagen is a Wisconsin LCSW with seven years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and life changes. She lays out clear steps and conversational goals so clients know what will happen in sessions.

She draws on practical, skills-based approaches. Sessions focus on learning tools to manage strong emotions, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and handle hard situations as they come up. Tory also addresses life-purpose questions and the practical side of finding direction after major changes.

Her work often looks like short-term skill building mixed with problem-focused conversations. That can mean practicing coping strategies, testing different ways of thinking, and setting small, doable steps between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas, and Solution-Focused methods to structure this work.

Tory also includes topics related to aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, family and communication problems, and issues such as guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She offers support for women and young adults and talks about multicultural concerns and seasonal affective disorder when these are relevant.

Throughout her practice she keeps language plain and practical. People who feel stuck at a crossroads, uncertain about next steps, or carrying sad or anxious feelings will find focused, action-oriented conversations designed to move toward clearer options.

How her approaches translate to online work

She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas in session. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and decision-making. DBT offers concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful when stress or relationship communication feels overwhelming.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and track small, achievable changes. Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed path.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. Some formats may also be helpful when a shorter appointment or a phone check-in is preferable. Discuss format and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit into everyday life.