What is Seize The Way Counseling?

Seize The Way Counseling (STWC) is an independent psychotherapy practice providing therapy/counseling services in Chicago, IL. While STWC’s physical location serves individuals in the Jefferson Park, Harwood Heights, Norwood Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park, and Bucktown neighborhoods, telehealth therapy (video and phone sessions) are available to residents of Illinois.

Owner and lead therapist, Olivia Mansour, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois and has accumulated training and experience from various community and mental health settings ranging from schools, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and group practice over the past ten years.

Through a humanistic approach, Olivia utilizes a strengths-based technique to identify and elicit the tools and abilities that clients already possess to help them navigate life’s obstacles. Change begins with awareness. Mindfulness-based interventions along with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are often used in the therapeutic relationship to help increase clients’ awareness, help them to better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and explore ways to achieve their personal goals in life.

Scheduling an appointment

Olivia understands the importance in finding a therapist that is a good fit. That’s why she takes the time to speak with you to identify the scope of your treatment goals, explain what to expect, and discuss payment options. If it doesn’t sound like a good fit, Olivia provides referrals to a network of therapists in an effort to help clients find the therapist just right for them.