LCSW, 11 years of experience
Peace and blessings, I'm Tory, I'm a licensed clinical social worker and life coach currently residing in the state of Texas. I have been working in mental health/wellness for 20 years, and served in many roles. I've been working in outpatient therapy for 10 years and currently help the people I work with achieve the desired change they see for themselves. My approach being a strengths based approach gives you an opportunity to change the perspective and narrative of who you are in a way that will empower and facilitate change beyond the session. If you're interested in learning more, lets build!
The first session is totally dedicated to understanding the desired outcomes, or changes you would like to see as a result of our work together. Like any good trip, having a clear understanding of where we going, and what we might see along the way is critical for knowing we are going the right way.
Some of my strengths would be my curiosity, intuition, critical thinking, humor, and ability to observe and help build stories/narratives. I used these to help challenge the negative perspectives and ideals while assisting with developing a new story for the people I'm working with.
I have to be honest, there are a few things that I inherently believe that makes this approach effective. One of the things I genuinely believe, is that no matter what the circumstance you have within you what it takes to create the change you want to see in your life. With that being said, I enjoy working with individuals who are willing to be curious, propelled toward change, and don't mind challenging the negative perspective they may have of themselves. Majority of my clientele are men that range from ages 25-50, throughout the United States.
5 ratings with written reviews
July 29, 2025
Troy did an excellent job of asking open ended questions that allowed me to process what I was thinking in a safe space
June 7, 2025
I would choose more options than "empowering" and "challenging," but I'm only allowed to pick two. I love speaking with Tory because he really is all these characteristics and more. I particularly like that he is challenging, because if it wasn't a challenge there wouldn't be a need for it. He likes to take anything I say and throw it back to me; he never outright says a thought, but he'll lead me to get there on my own, which is very powerful and helpful for me. Always a pleasure!
May 10, 2025
Nothing feels better than having a thought partner that allows you step forward with your thoughts, emotions, and feelings, and share the space with you to navigate the impacts and outcomes of them. Tory brings an environment of calm, comfort, and empathy that allows me to feel heard by someone else, while at the same time, allowing ME to hear MYSELF, gain recognition of MYSELF, and build the confidence to better trust MYSELF.
As a solutions focused therapist I help the people I work with become the best versions of themselves. In my experience people have been able to see change early in treatment and build on this change with intentionality to further such. This approach is what I consider to be "organic" and builds hope while moving towards your desired change. This approach is used to address a myriad of issues, as it focuses on your desired outcome.
When we use a strength based approach the conversation takes a shift that builds hope and motivation for treatment. You no longer build a conversation around the problem, (although it is important) the conversation is centered around the best parts of your self that will be used with intention to create the change you want to see.