Louise Cackowski, MA, LPC

Mental Health Therapist

My background includes a Master’s Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy, with over 42 years of experience working with people of all ages, backgrounds and orientations. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, including grief therapy, insight-oriented and cognitive therapy approaches, the Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) into my practice.

My approach is person centered and strengths-based, seeing each person as the expert on themselves and emphasizing strengths rather than problems. I offer support, teach skills, and provide a safe and comfortable space for you to express yourself and explore feelings. Although therapy is work, I incorporate humor in my practice. As a dancer and dance/movement therapist, I appreciate the concepts of the mind-body connection, as what affects the mind or emotions, affects the body, and vise a versa. For this reason, I often encourage people to participate in activities that will engage both mind and body.

I have lived long enough to see how we reinvent ourselves over time, and I continue to do that. I feel this experience gives me empathy to help others reinvent themselves also. Please reach out to Referrals@StrongerOregon.com if you would like more information about working with me.