- 20 years experience
- Goal-focused care
- Trauma-informed approach
About Toni
Toni Kooy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, depression, and relationship concerns. She accepts people who are coping with mood disorders, grief, addiction, shame and guilt, and intimacy-related issues. Toni speaks plain, direct language and aims to make therapy feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then helps identify what is causing distress and what strengths a person already has. Toni uses short- and long-term goals so each session has clear direction and steps to try between visits.
Toni brings 20 years of experience in community mental health and substance use settings. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Colorado. Her work has included rural and urban community centers and a wide range of life roles outside therapy, which she says help her relate to many kinds of struggles.
She draws on several practical approaches in session, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and EMDR for trauma-related symptoms. These tools are used to strengthen coping, change unhelpful thinking, reduce overwhelming reactions, and address traumatic memories when relevant.
Toni emphasizes collaboration. She helps people set goals, practice new skills, and track changes over time. If someone is ready to work toward feeling steadier and more confident, she offers steady support and practical steps to try.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Toni often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and panic. CBT sessions tend to include practical tasks to try between meetings and clear steps to measure progress.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help people manage intense feelings and improve decision making during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is made together and can be adjusted as needed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and let people use quieter surroundings or shorter check-ins when needed. Many clients find online sessions a practical way to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals while working on panic, trauma responses, mood, and coping skills.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Toni commonly address?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, bipolar and other mood disorders, anger, parenting stress, career concerns, and LGBT-related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is nonjudgmental and collaborative. She listens first, helps set short- and long-term goals, and uses practical skills to reduce distress and build confidence.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has worked in the substance abuse and community mental health field since 2004, providing care in both rural and urban settings for a wide range of clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Toni holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Colorado.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Toni?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.