Connie Toavs, LCSW, LICSW

Connie Toavs brings a multidisciplinary foundation in psychology, gerontology, and social work to her psychotherapy practice, supporting individuals, couples, families, and older adults through challenging life experiences. She has provided care for people coping with PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, end-of-life issues, chronic medical conditions, personality concerns, intimate betrayal, and patterns rooted in attachment or family of origin. Her work emphasizes understanding how repeated patterns affect daily functioning and relationships, and she guides clients in exploring life review to identify the dynamics that sustain those patterns.

Connie practices with a calm, non-judgmental presence and aims to create a welcoming, peaceful space for all clients. She helps build awareness of how concerns show up emotionally and physiologically, then collaborates with clients to develop practical strategies for managing those reactions. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - professional social work licenses that indicate advanced training to provide clinical psychotherapy - and uses that background to support each person through their journey with steadiness and compassion.

Attachment and CBT Approaches Delivered Online

Connie Toavs integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotional patterns and practical concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional responses, helping clients understand patterns in intimacy, trust, and connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Connie works collaboratively with each person to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, blending techniques so the client and therapist can evaluate what feels most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. This variety allows clients to access consistent care from where they are, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and integrate therapeutic work into daily life.