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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 9 years fully licensed experience working as a psychotherapist and counselor. I was an RN for 25 years prior to deciding to pursue mental health counseling. I am from Chicago and moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1999 to escape the snow and cold. I spend my free time spoiling my 5 extremely large rescue dogs and trying to become an urban farmer.
I got my Bachelor degree in nursing in 1988 from Northern Illinois University and my first master degree in 1996 from Loyola University. I worked in many different areas of nursing including Oncology/Hematology, surgery, Emergency department, and nursing unit director. I became the manager of staff development/education in 2006. After a life-altering injury to my spine in 2011 I decided to pursue mental health. I received my Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix in 2015. I have extensive experience working with clients who experience depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, bodily health issues, and trauma. I have also helped people who experienced physical and/or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm, welcoming, and authentic. I believe that the client is not the problem, the problem is the problem. My approach combines humanistic theory and Socratic reasoning to develop practical answers to my client's issues. I will tailor my approach to help you meet your goals and conquer your unique issues.
If you are ready to take that first step toward a more fulfilling and rewarding life, I am here to support, honor, and empower you. Together we can experience your incredible journey of hope.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
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Louise listens intently to my problems and worries never minimising them helps me get through them.
Written on Jan 07, 2024 after therapy with Louise for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Best therapist I’ve ever worked with.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Louise for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Louise is absolutely wonderful! She listens to me and provides unbiased options and helpful techniques to get through day to day life. I am thankful for how much she has helped me grow.
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Louise for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I went through a few therapist before finding Louise and I am so happy I did find her. She listens and doesn't judge. Thank you so much for being an amazing therapist.
Written on Aug 12, 2023 after therapy with Louise for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life
She’s amazing! It takes me a while to connect with people. But I connected with her right away. I immediately felt comfortable with Louise and feel “heard”, not analyzed of that makes any sense. She’s warm, caring, professional yet personable.
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Louise for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
I've only had one session so far but she gives me space to talk but feel that she's taking careful constructive advice. Love it so far.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Louise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Excellent listener and offers wonderful suggestions.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Louise for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and parenting issues
I think she's very kind and gives me ways to help cope with the problems I'm facing.
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Louise for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is amazing and I feel great working with her.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Louise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
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Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Louise was tremendously helpful to me during a time when I felt depressed. She is very easy to talk to and I felt that the short term therapy really helped me so much. I would not hesitate to recommend her services. I feel so much better emotionally.
Written on Nov 24, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s great!
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Louise is a kind person who listens without judgment and is very easy to talk to. Talking to her helped me unwind myself from my deep depression. After our first video session, I was able to pick myself up slowly and was able to get some things done. Getting through depression is hard and it's not something that will heal in a day, or even months... or even years. Louise always kindly reminds me to take small steps. These small steps will eventually lead to full recovery. After many years of not getting help and being too stubborn about it, I finally made the decision to address my depression. I am very thankful to have Louise as my therapist. Thank you so much, Louise! <3
Written on Oct 23, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Thanks for the help. Im glad I never changed to another therapist.
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Louise is professional and very caring. I highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 4 months on issues concerning grief
Louise is the most caring and understanding therapist I’ve had. She always checks in on me and listens and responds to all of my issues with the best advice. She’s a lovely therapist and I’d recommend her to anyone else
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with
Louis is gentle & a great listener
Hope to work with you again in the future
Written on Jun 26, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Louise is very relatable. I always feel heard. Never judged.
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She is very caring, given her previous profession. She understands how chronic pain can affect behavioral health. She really listens and tries to help by providing you with techniques that you can use to cope with anxiety.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
I have tried a few other therapists before who were ok, but I met Louise and she has turned my life around. She is amazing and I would recommend to anyone. Down to earth, easy to talk to, listens, always on time, a real friend as well as therapist. I’m not there yet but I am a lot better thanks to her :)
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
A Godsend! Such a warm a kind hearted person ♥️ gives great advice and is a great listener!
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, and anger management
I feel like I can be 100% honest with Louise without any judgment. She listens & offers helpful advise.
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is very warm, great listener Ann’s has great advice
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and anger management
Great talks!
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Louise for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and career difficulties
She interacts with me as if we were gal pals ! Gal pals that can be honest with each other ! ❤️
Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Louise for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Louise is a great counselor that I highly recommend. She listens to understand, not to solely respond. Which is what everyone needs who is going through a rough time.
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Louise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Louise Cialkowski has helped me tremendously on how to change my mindset and how i view things. She’s given me new perspectives in the situations i’ve been in. She’s also a great listener.
Written on Aug 02, 2021 after therapy with Louise for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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