- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Toussaint is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ related concerns, family problems, and trauma and abuse. She also has experience in professional coaching and supporting people dealing with grief, addiction, and life transitions.
She approaches therapy from a perspective that centers the client's experience. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on their existing strengths. Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and understanding patterns that come from early family life, including family of origin issues.
Elizabeth uses methods drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. That means sessions can include looking at how early relationships shape current connections, practicing present-moment awareness, and discussing motivations and values to support change. She adapts language so people understand concrete options for coping and decision making.
Sessions are aimed at helping someone notice recurring patterns, manage strong feelings such as anger or grief, and improve intimacy and communication. She also supports people exploring ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and caregiver stress when these affect daily life.
Her practice is based in Illinois and she offers services in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Elizabeth often draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, and mindfulness in her sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people notice recurring roles and expectations. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can make their own choices about change. Mindfulness practice involves brief exercises in attention and grounding to manage intense feelings and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That can mean using a mix of approaches across sessions and revisiting what is or isn't helpful as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to keep regular check-ins, practice skills between appointments, and bring real-life examples from the week into conversation.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship challenges, LGBTQ+ related issues, family problems, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as grief, addiction, and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, practical steps, and building on a person's strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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