- Attachment-informed
- Mindfulness tools
- Coaching elements
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Toussaint is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship and family concerns and on challenges such as trauma, grief, addiction, ADHD, and changes in life circumstances.
She helps people who are facing conflicts at home, problems blending households, and questions about intimacy and commitment. She also supports those dealing with loss, chronic illness, or struggles tied to identity and sexuality. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than labels or blame.
Elizabeth uses conversational, client-centered methods that let people tell their story and find what fits them. She draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with strong emotions and grounding during difficult moments.
Her background includes work with relationship issues and trauma, and she has experience supporting young adults and people looking for coaching-style guidance. She listens for patterns that get in the way of better days and helps clients try small changes to test what works.
People who come for help can expect straightforward conversation about goals and options. The focus is on clear next steps, better communication with partners and co-parents, and practical ways to handle anger, avoidance, or fear of abandonment. Elizabeth aims to help people make changes that fit their actual lives.
How her approaches translate to online work
Elizabeth integrates attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships and how those patterns affect current partnerships and parenting. This helps when people want to change how they respond to stress, trust issues, or loyalty conflicts. She uses client-centered methods that keep the conversation focused on the client's goals and priorities, letting the client guide which topics to focus on. Mindfulness techniques are offered to teach grounding skills and ways to manage intense emotions between sessions.Finding the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which mix of approaches fits best for their goals and daily life. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which online formats she offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. For many people in blended households this makes it easier to address co-parenting questions, stepfamily tensions, and practical routines without rearranging the whole day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered with attachment and mindfulness elements. She focuses on practical communication and small, testable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in social work settings and with clients on relationship and trauma-related concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an IL LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats she is offering at this time.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.