Catharine Toso
Experienced LCSW for individuals, children, and families
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About
Catharine Toso, LCSW, is a doctoral level clinician licensed in clinical social work in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with over 31 years of clinical practice experience. She supports clients facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, career stress, OCD, and ADHD.
She has also developed a specialization in helping children, adolescents, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, and learning-related issues. Her work draws on family systems theory and a strong understanding of child development, while integrating cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic thinking to help clients better understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.
She has also developed a specialization in helping children, adolescents, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, and learning-related issues. Her work draws on family systems theory and a strong understanding of child development, while integrating cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic thinking to help clients better understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Years Experience:
- 31
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: PA LCSW CW008884L, NJ LCSW 44SC05900800
- NPI Number: 1235268046
- License: LCSW (Pennsylvania), LCSW (New Jersey)
Evidence-Based Support, Adapted for Online Care
Catharine Toso integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a family-informed perspective to support clients dealing with concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, parenting challenges, and issues affecting children and adolescents.Family systems theory looks at how relationships, roles, and communication patterns influence daily life. This approach can be especially helpful when family dynamics, conflict, or transitions are part of the stress, and when clients want to strengthen connection and problem-solving at home.
Cognitive behavioral thinking focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills to respond differently. It is often used to build coping tools, reduce overwhelm, and support steady progress with anxiety, mood concerns, and everyday stressors.
Psychodynamic thinking helps clients explore how earlier experiences and long-standing patterns may shape current emotions and relationships. For some people, this deeper reflection supports greater self-understanding and more flexible choices moving forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Catharine Toso collaborates with clients to tailor therapy to their needs, goals, and preferences.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering added flexibility for busy schedules, parenting demands, and day-to-day responsibilities.
How much experience does Catharine Toso have?
Catharine Toso has 31 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Catharine Toso a licensed therapist?
Yes. Catharine Toso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She is licensed in Pennsylvania (PA LCSW CW008884L) and New Jersey (NJ LCSW 44SC05900800).
In which languages does Catharine Toso provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Catharine Toso located?
Catharine Toso is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Catharine Toso as my therapist?
You can work with Catharine Toso through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what works best for your needs and scheduling.
Does Catharine Toso work with international clients?
No. Catharine Toso does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Catharine Toso cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.