Therapist profile
Elizabeth Toledo, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Georgia / CSW004248
- NPI1851564926
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- English and Spanish
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Toledo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Georgia with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she accepts international clients.
Toledo uses a practical, interactive style in sessions. She listens without judgment and talks through problems plainly. Conversations aim to reduce shame and focus on steps a person can try between meetings.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral tools and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help with strong emotions and unhelpful thinking. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas appear too, helping people notice values and take small committed actions.
Elizabeth combines psychotherapy and life coaching elements when helpful. That can mean working on coping skills, behavior change, and longer-term goals like career or relationship priorities. She also provides multicultural mental health and addiction care, and addresses trauma that is racial, historical, or generational in nature.
Practical matters such as cost vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online therapy options.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Elizabeth commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers clear exercises and practice tasks that transfer well to online settings and help with anger, anxiety, and mood problems.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are taught in straightforward steps and can be practiced between sessions to reduce reactivity.
Attachment-based ideas help look at relationship patterns and where reactions come from. That perspective supports work on intimacy, communication, and longstanding triggers tied to early relationships.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together they track what works and make adjustments over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online sessions to keep consistent progress while adapting homework and skill practice to everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with people who snap at loved ones, feel building resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or are affected by others' anger. Anger appears among a wider set of concerns she treats, including stress and trauma.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
She uses practical skills-based work such as CBT and DBT techniques to manage strong emotions, alongside attachment-informed discussion about patterns. Sessions are interactive and focused on usable strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
Elizabeth has over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Georgia and also holds the CSW credential.
Can I work with her if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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