Olivia Mitsos, PsyD Student
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
(Clinical PsyD Candidacy, 2020-Present)
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
(Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, 2022)
American University
(Master of Arts in Psychology, 2018)
The George Washington University
(Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in English, 2014)
Specialties
- Systems Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Olivia (she/her) has worked extensively with children and their families to cope with anxiety and the challenges of developmental disorders. She has worked with diverse children and their families as a clinician at Lindamood Bell for two years, and then as a registered behavior technician at Little Leaves Behavioral Services for four years. Since her study at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Olivia has performed numerous parenting capacity, personality functioning, and intelligence assessments with adults, families, and adolescents. She has provided individual and group therapy services to bilingual children coping with anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, grief, selective mutism, and trauma. As an advanced clinical psychology extern, Olivia seeks to develop her skills and provide evidence-based services for diverse adult individuals, couples, and groups.
Why Olivia Became a Therapist
Tutoring adolescents has shown me that before individuals can meet the demands of work or school, their basic physical and emotional needs must be met. The systems that influence our lives rarely give us the time and space to regulate our emotions, make sense of what we want, and learn how to cope. I transitioned from tutoring to behavioral therapy, where I have been honored to serve families and individuals who are constantly asked to change themselves for the comfort of others. I have since moved to study clinical psychology in the hopes of understanding the emotional and cognitive needs of individuals who are often overlooked or placed under extreme stress. Now I see that our identities, families, communities, and cultures shape our goals, skills, and worldviews, and I am excited to empower individuals to navigate those influences.
How Olivia Lives Authentically
Honoring true self care, like mealtimes with family, hygiene routines, caring for pets, and contact with cherished friends.
Making lists and then celebrating when I can cross off things that are done.
Trying to view setbacks as opportunities to learn about myself.
Relying upon a support network when it’s difficult to think clearly.