Connie Toavs

Connie aims to make conversations feel straightforward and manageable for someone reading on a phone or squeezing in time between tasks. She draws on a background in psychology, gerontology, and social work to understand problems across the lifespan.

Connie listens for repeated patterns that get in the way and helps clients name how those patterns affect emotions and day-to-day functioning. She uses plain language and short, practical steps so clients can try new strategies between meetings.

Her approach combines attachment-based ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Connie also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method concepts where they fit the goals.

She explains each idea simply and checks in to make sure it feels useful for the person in front of her. Connie works with people facing trauma, depression, addiction concerns, intimacy-related issues, career stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and end-of-life topics.

She also supports LGBTQ clients and those navigating communication, codependency, or identity questions. Sessions address both emotional experience and practical coping skills.

Connie practices in Minnesota and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort.