Toni Kooy, LPC

Toni Kooy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 20 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health care. She approaches counseling with a belief that people come for help for many reasons and that supportive, non-judgmental guidance combined with practical strategies can help individuals thrive at any stage of life. Through attentive listening she works with clients to identify the sources of distress while exploring personal strengths that support greater well-being when life feels confusing or overwhelming.

She uses a mix of short-term and long-term goals to shape treatment, tailoring interventions to each person. Toni has found Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) effective for building self-esteem, confidence, independence, improved decision making, healthier relationships, emotion regulation, and a more positive mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied to help clients recognize and replace unhelpful thinking patterns that interfere with goals and emotional health. Her training also includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related symptoms and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.

Toni holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Colorado. She has worked with clients from childhood through late adulthood in rural and urban community mental health settings and brings a broad life perspective shaped by previous roles outside of therapy. She maintains a flexible schedule and a collaborative, strengths-based approach, inviting clients to partner in the work of creating a life in which they can thrive.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Toni Kooy

Toni Kooy integrates several proven therapeutic approaches to address a range of concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can help with self-esteem, relationship challenges, and intense emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties, making daily goals more achievable. Toni is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused method that assists people in processing distressing memories and reducing trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Toni works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors interventions so therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around. Licensed professionals often combine elements from multiple approaches to address complex situations and changing needs over time.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives and for those in remote areas. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility in how and when therapy happens. This range of options helps make consistent care more accessible and adaptable while allowing therapists and clients to focus on progress and practical strategies that support day-to-day living.