Connie Toavs , LCSW, LICSW

Connie Toavs brings a multidisciplinary background in psychology, gerontology, and social work to her psychotherapy practice, working with families, individuals, couples, and older adults. She has supported people through PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, end-of-life issues, chronic illness and medical conditions, personality disorders, intimate betrayal, and attachment and family-of-origin concerns.

Mindful of individual differences, she cultivates a welcoming, peaceful, and non-judgmental space for exploration and healing. Through life review and careful inquiry, Connie helps identify recurring patterns that interfere with daily functioning and relationships. She guides clients to understand how these patterns affect them both emotionally and physiologically, and collaborates on practical strategies to reduce distress and improve functioning.

Connie offers a calming presence throughout the therapeutic work and supports clients as they navigate change, reconciliation, and meaning-making. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - which reflect her professional training and authorization to provide clinical social work services in practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Connie often draws on attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and intimacy - this approach can help clients address relationship difficulty, attachment wounds, and issues tied to family of origin. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a respectful, non-judgmental stance to help clients reflect, process grief, and make meaning of life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she employs to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Connie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as work unfolds to ensure the best fit. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and informed about their care.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to maintain continuity of care during life changes, and to access consistent support from trained therapists without the need for travel.