Elizabeth Toussaint , LCSW

Elizabeth Toussaint is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 15 years of professional experience as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). She specializes in supporting people facing LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship and family conflicts, and the effects of trauma and abuse, with a particular focus on teens and young adults.

Her practice also integrates elements of professional coaching to help clients set goals and build practical strategies for change. Elizabeth approaches each person as the expert of their own life, helping them identify strengths and resources that can be used to move past obstacles and toward greater well-being. She emphasizes courage and partnership in the work of change, offering steady support as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Elizabeth aims to create a space where exploration and growth are guided by the client’s priorities, whether the focus is healing from past wounds, improving communication in relationships, or navigating life transitions. Her experience with younger clients and families informs a collaborative style that balances empathy with practical tools for coping and progress.

Attachment-informed and client-centered online care

Elizabeth integrates attachment-based and client-centered approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in how people relate to others and helps address issues like abandonment, intimacy struggles, and family dynamics by exploring early and current relational patterns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s own goals and strengths, offering nonjudgmental support that encourages self-direction and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be tailored collaboratively. Elizabeth works with clients to identify which methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that best supports personal comfort and engagement with the work.