Kudos

"I've been a fire fighting professional for over 30 years.  Granddad, uncles, brothers, and pops were firefighters too, so it's in my blood!  I’ve seen more EAP counselors and therapists than I care to admit.  Dr. Pam was referred to me by ________ and although I went in reluctantly, I am SOOOOOO happy I did and a ticked off I wasn't referred to her years ago.  Dr. Pam has been the only psychologist who seemed to really get the unique struggles of my job (guilt, shame, risk, grief, suicide) but more importantly, stopped the nightmares and pain in my arm I'd been having for over 15 years!!!!!! My wife and I cried when the nightmares stopped - and this all happened WITHOUT TALKING about the details of the trauma!!  I've encouraged my senior level colleagues to have her consult within their organizations and can't say thank you enough! I never thought I'd get my life back, but I did.”

- -S.M. Retired FD Chief, Male from Midwest

"My wife was referred to Dr. Pam after seeing another doctor out of state for 25+ years who felt there was no more he could do and knew (treating complex PTSD) wasn't in his wheelhouse.  I had never even heard of c-PTSD or dissociation prior to meeting Dr. Pam and when she explained it, it was like a light bulb went on that was brighter than the sun in the sky!!  My wife has made incredible improvements - more than I can even begin to summarize here.   It saddens me we didn't meet Dr. Pam sooner -- all the years lost and suffering.  However, on a positive note, this is the first time my wife and I have hope.  TRUE hope!!!"

-K.H. 51 Male from Midwest

"I have worked with Dr. Kaczmarek for 9 months and have made more movement in those 9 months than what I accomplished with other therapists in 9 years!!! I'm so happy I found her and can't believe I've transformed from hopeless to hopeful!"

- M.N. 44 Male from Kenosha County, WI

"I'm fixed! I know Pam hates when I say that, but that's how I feel. Once shattered, but now whole. Unbelievable! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! "

- J.R. 53 Female from Racine County, WI

"Pam has a way of making me feel so safe and not judged. I love her humor and humility. I can't imagine going on this journey without her. I've had so many friends, relatives, and doctors who just didn't get it. Not only did Pam 'get it', she knew what to do with it. WOW!"

- H.B. Male from NE Illinois

"OK. I admit it. I used to think 'only crazy people go to shrinks' and now I totally understand how it's the opposite and how much healthier I am for taking care of ME-- FINALLY!"

-- M.F. 57 Female from Pleasant Prairie, WI

"Working with Pam has been bitter sweet. I'm so happy with how far I've come but so angry that other professionals I've seen didn't catch what Pam caught. I've wasted years of my life thinking it was me, but the fact is that once I was PROPERLY diagnosed, it all came together and made sense. I can breathe for the first time in 25+ years. Thanks is so inadequate to express what I feel. I just wish I had started with her sooner, but as she tells me, 'I wouldn't have been ready for you at that time and our paths were meant to cross now.' Indeed, she's right."

- P.C. 43-year-old Female from Evanston, IL

“I just love Dr. Kaczmarek! She's helped me understand why I do some of the things I do and because I did them -- I was able TO SURVIVE!!! I now understand that. No more self-shaming or guilt. I have a lot of people in my treatment mix and Pam is a great collaborative team player with all of them. I appreciate it when she explains the nitty-gritty to me, but also when she has the ability to sense when silence is best, or when she simply doesn’t have an answer and will admit that (lots of docs forget they’re human). I also love her warm, fun, whimsical office…… and that never-ending bowl of candy is awesome, too!! :)"

-J.A. 36-year-old Male from Shorewood, WI

"I have worked with Dr. Kaczmarek for 9 months and have made more movement in those 9 months than what I accomplished with other therapists in 9 years!!! I'm so happy I found her and can't believe I've transformed from hopeless to hopeful!"

- M.N. 44 Male from Kenosha County, WI

"I'm fixed! I know Pam hates when I say that, but that's how I feel. Once shattered, but now whole. Unbelievable! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! "

- J.R. 53 Female from Racine County

"Pam has a way of making me feel so safe and not judged. I love her humor and humility. I can't imagine going on this journey without her. I've had so many friends, relatives, and doctors who just didn't get it. Not only did Pam 'get it', she knew what to do with it. WOW!"

- H.B. Male from NE Illinois

"OK. I admit it. I used to think 'only crazy people go to shrinks' and now I totally understand how it's the opposite and how much healthier I am for taking care of ME-- FINALLY!"

-- M.F. 57 Female from Pleasant Prairie, WI

"Working with Pam has been bitter sweet. I'm so happy with how far I've come but so angry that other professionals I've seen didn't catch what Pam caught. I've wasted years of my life thinking it was me, but the fact is that once I was PROPERLY diagnosed, it all came together and made sense. I can breathe for the first time in 25+ years. Thanks is so inadequate to express what I feel. I just wish I had started with her sooner, but as she tells me, 'I wouldn't have been ready for you at that time and our paths were meant to cross now.' Indeed, she's right."

- P.C. 43-year-old Female from Evanston, IL

“I just love Dr. Kaczmarek! She's helped me understand why I do some of the things I do and because I did them -- I was able TO SURVIVE!!! I now understand that. No more self-shaming or guilt. I have a lot of people in my treatment mix and Pam is a great collaborative team player with all of them. I appreciate it when she explains the nitty-gritty to me, but also when she has the ability to sense when silence is best, or when she simply doesn’t have an answer and will admit that (lots of docs forget they’re human). I also love her warm, fun, whimsical office…… and that never-ending bowl of candy is awesome, too!! :)"

-J.A. 36-year-old Male from Shorewood, WI

"I've worked with Pam for a year and a half. She was recommended to me while I was in the process of finding a psychologist. Previously I'd only seen therapists who knew nothing more than basic 'talk therapy' which only made me feel worse. She introduced me to Peter Levine, who really is just brilliant (and so is Pam)! I know that I'd still feel "stuck" if it weren't for her. I've made so much progress within a year and a half than I ever have. She's funny, non-judgmental and has been the only one to actually understand me. Plus, her office makes you feel safe and who doesn't love plants, candy and lava lamps? :-D"

- 27/F/Kenosha

“I’m a retired SWAT professional who had heard about Dr. Pam from buddies at work.  I knew I needed to see someone, but I didn’t want her to tell me I was crazy and completely broken or nuts, plus I didn’t want ANYONE to know I was seeing her for help.  I bit the bullet  and made an appointment to see her.  HOLY ______!!!!! After 9 months working intensely with her I’m truly truly a changed/new man!  My  kids won’t  never have to deal with the monster that was in me (I know, Dr. Pam…..you hate when I say that). Thank you for helping me become the dad I never believed I could be.”

-A.N./ M/ Midwest

“Dr. Kaczmarek was referred to us by our EAP coordinator to assist with Employee Selection and testing as well as providing training.  She’s been a consultant for us now for over a decade who’s quick on-site response and critical unique input has helped us navigate through some potentially dangerous litigious situations. Her down to earth approach and delivery of findings has often quickly elicited insights that, quite candidly, I’m shocked I didn’t poses prior.”

-X.X. CEO & Founder / M / Midwest