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Toni Kooy

Toni Kooy, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate, practical counseling for self-esteem

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20 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Strength-focused
  • Skill-based
  • Goal oriented

About Toni

Toni Kooy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She works with individuals dealing with grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, mood challenges, panic, and feelings of guilt or shame. Toni aims to offer steady, nonjudgmental support while helping clients find clearer direction and relief from overwhelming emotions.

She listens first and then helps people break problems into small, manageable steps. Toni uses both short-term and longer-term goals so progress is easy to track. She emphasizes practical skills that can improve mood, decision making, and everyday functioning.

Toni draws on approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy to strengthen self-esteem, increase independence, and improve emotion regulation. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is part of her work with trauma when it fits a client’s needs.

Her counseling background began in 2004 and spans community mental health settings in both rural and urban areas. Toni has experience with people across the lifespan and has worked with a wide range of life circumstances and occupations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Colorado.

Toni aims to meet people where they are, with practical strategies and steady support. If someone is ready to work toward better self-esteem and stronger coping, she offers a collaborative, straightforward approach to help them move forward.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Toni uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the client guides the pace and focus of each session. This approach helps people feel heard and encourages exploration of strengths and goals.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and low self-esteem by teaching specific tools to manage symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used to improve emotion regulation, decision making, and interpersonal skills. These skills can increase confidence and reduce intense reactions over time.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. This collaborative planning can include trying different techniques and adjusting as progress is made.

For practical matters, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving by reducing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. Some formats may allow shorter check-ins when that suits a client, while others support longer, in-depth work. Ask about current session formats to see what will best fit daily life and treatment goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Toni help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, career challenges, bipolar symptoms, and related mood or panic concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style here?

The approach is practical and collaborative. Toni listens without judgment, sets short- and long-term goals, and focuses on building skills and clearer decision making.

What is Toni's professional background?

She has worked in the substance abuse and mental health field since 2004 and brings about 20 years of experience in community mental health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

Toni is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Colorado.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

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?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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