Laura A. Czajkowski,
PhD
Languages Spoken: English
Clinical Locations
801-581-7952
801-581-2016
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Psychiatry
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Adult Psychiatry |
| Board Certification | American Academy of Sleep Medicine Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.8/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Czajkowski is wonderful! i love working with her.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
If there was an excellent category, 1-5 would be excellent. I am learning so much on how to improve my sleeping pattern.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I am surprisingly pleased with new ideas that come out if our sessions. Dr. Czajkowski really listens to my issues with sleep
UofU Patient
December 25, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I don't feel I was included in any decisions, and I feel like I was held responsible for my underlying condition (which is the result of a stroke, which I definitely did not ask for). Overall, the care provider's demeanor is very challenging.
UofU Patient
December 12, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Caring and helpful demeaner.
UofU Patient
December 03, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr C is the very best. She is simply irreplaceable.
UofU Patient
October 19, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
She's been wonderful!
UofU Patient
October 17, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Doctor Czajkowski is awesome. She is inquisitive and insightful, for which I am grateful and optimistic in continuing to work with her.
UofU Patient
October 05, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I always feel comfortable meeting with Dr. Czajkowski. She has a warm personality and is very resourceful and patient in our appointments. I credit her with truly helping me with my sleep issues.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
My first visit with her and she was very personable and helpful.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent, personal caring and fact based care
UofU Patient
February 15, 2020
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
Doctor. Laura is excellent !!!
UofU Patient
February 03, 2020
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
excellent discussion, very informative and helpful
UofU Patient
January 27, 2020
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
The doctor took a lot of time to understand my needs and was very compassionate.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
good
UofU Patient
November 22, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
I wish I could see Dr. Czajkowski every week just for her supportive talks. She teaches you skills, and if applied they can help. She also fights for you when you need other kinds of assistance.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
I felt uplifted and hopeful. It was wonderful.
UofU Patient
November 17, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
Dr C always talks to me about my sleep issues. She always seems concerned about any setbacks I might have and always has good ideas to try to help me sleep better.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
Prepared a Sleep/Wake plan together. Much consideration was made by Dr. Czajkowski to ensure I understood what my plan entails.
UofU Patient
September 14, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
Dr. Czajkowski is an excellent care provider. I trust her with my care.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
she was an excellent listener. She did not rush me.
UofU Patient
August 24, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
Understood verbal and written instructions completely.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
Laura Czajkowski, PHD is incredible. She took great time with me for a thorough assessment and treatment plan.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
This was my second visit with Dr Czajkwoski. During both visits she went above and beyond in making sure that my concerns were addressed. I am grateful for her proactive work in getting me the best care. I appreciate the understanding she has towards how my mental illness plays into sleep issues. I feel like I finally have someone who understands and is there trying to help me.
UofU Patient
June 22, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
Dr. Czajkowski is very knowledgeable and caring.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
Laura is kind, professional, non judgmental, helpful and provides a safe environment for treatment.
UofU Patient
April 06, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
they so pleasant and that good care of me. I just want neuroloy to contact me
UofU Patient
March 20, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
Dr C is one of my favorite providers. Dr Cs professionalism is of the higher standards and her concerns are for my well being are genuine. My conclusions are that I can trust her completely.
UofU Patient
March 09, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
She was amazing!!
UofU Patient
February 19, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
I couldn't ask for a better provider
UofU Patient
January 26, 2019
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
I would definitely recommend Dr. CZAJKOWSKI to anyone having an issue with insomnia. She is a kind and knowledgeable professional who helped me a great deal.
UofU Patient
December 22, 2018
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
Very competent!
UofU Patient
October 14, 2018
SLEEP WAKE CENTER
She was very committed and caring.
UofU Patient
April 27, 2018
the care providers were very kind and patient
UofU Patient
January 18, 2018
I realise I have a challenging condition even I don't understand but I don't feel fully heard and I think that may be a big part of my path to recovery.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2017
Dr C and her team are wonderful!
UofU Patient
September 29, 2017
She's amazing, it means a lot to me how much time she takes to listen and also that if she can't answer something (rare) she goes and finds someone who can. I feel like I'm in good hands.
UofU Patient
September 22, 2017
everything was very good
UofU Patient
September 12, 2017
Although Dr. C. was more limited in time this appointment than she was (or communicated) during the first appointment, she made it clear that she did not have extra time, and tried to give me as much information as she could for the visit. There are some complicating factors that I hope to address at the next appt, but I appreciated the care she put into the visit. I also really appreciate her patience with me, since sleep deprivation has led to a major lack of ability for me to focus and stay on topic!
UofU Patient
September 09, 2017
Because of my condition ME/CFS the amount of questions was excessive. I appreciate the thoroughness but it was too many questions and time spent for me. it affected my sleep and energy the next two days.
UofU Patient
August 29, 2017
Thank you for taking such wonderful care of me.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2017
I've already recommended Dr. C. to someone with sleep issues.
UofU Patient
July 26, 2017
The understanding and care Dr. C. shows me is amazing. she is smart, intuitive, and understands my issues.
UofU Patient
July 10, 2017
Dr. C is amazing. She was present, engaging, and thorough during my initial appointment. I very much appreciate that her initial protocol to improve my sleep does not involve medication and that two follow up appointments were recommended before I left.
UofU Patient
June 30, 2017
Resident who interviewed me was excellent. Her notes and ability to relate her findings to my doctor was excellent due to the pertinent questions of clarification my doctor asked.
UofU Patient
May 24, 2017
very good care
UofU Patient
May 16, 2017
Dr. Czajkowski was very professional, listened to my concerns and literally walked me through my recovery. I had an excellent experience working with her and would recommend her to anyone that was having problems like I had. I came in a mess because of sleep problems and feel that I received the best treatment around.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2017
Dr. "C" is very astute, and has an intuitive understanding of what it takes for an individual to sleep. I feel like she really knows me and understands me, which is very helpful. Her approach is very individualized and the advice she is giving me has changed my life.
UofU Patient
March 17, 2017
She showed great concern over my trouble with getting the oxygen tanks I needed to be mobile. Brought in extra help to guide me in what I needed to do.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2017
Appreciate Dr C her caring for me
UofU Patient
January 29, 2017
DR. "C" IS EXCELLENT IN ALL OF THE ABOVE. I FEEL LUCKY TO BE WORKING WITH HER!
UofU Patient
December 12, 2016
I so appreciate the amount of time Dr C and her student Carrie spent with me, especially since I drove over 250 miles to get this appointment.
UofU Patient
November 11, 2016
Dr. C and the future Dr. Jeremy spent a great deal of time with me to understand me and my quirks. I understand my condition and feel hopeful.
UofU Patient
August 29, 2016
I was very nervous about where this appointment would go but as it turned out everything went very well and I am relieved and feel there are things I can do in a very down to earth sense. I like both providers very well and highly recommend them.
UofU Patient
August 20, 2016
my visit felt very rushed, like another patient was booked near my time and took importance over my appointment. I had a bad 6 weeks previousl to my visit and maybe just needed a little more time with more encouragement with answers to questions I had.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2016
Dr. Czjakowski is caring, knowledgeable thorough, consistent and very persistent with very resistant sleep problems. I cannot express how very much I care about her and deeply appreciate her caring, persistent care for my endlessly persisting sleep problems. Thank you Dr. C.
UofU Patient
February 26, 2016
Very kind and easy to talk to. I felt heard and understood
UofU Patient
January 30, 2016
If there was a column for excellent, I would certainly have clicked excellent. Dr. Czjakowski is really very, very good and is dealing with complicated problems that can be very intractable. She does not give up and she treats me like an adult and a partner in my treatment. I really appreciate her and the thoughtful compassionate care that she offers me.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2015
Dr. C is hands down right on top of the knowledgeable, caring and effective providers that I see. I am very grateful to her and for her.
UofU Patient
March 26, 2015
The Dr was thorough but didn't specialize in my condition.
UofU Patient
March 16, 2015
Excellent adjustment suggested for my routine that I think will make a big improvement.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2015
Both Dr. Laura & Kelsie were exceptionally thorough, compassionate, knowledgeable and helpful. I'm so glad to have been seen here.
UofU Patient
December 01, 2014
We appreciate the love, compassion, patience, and care that Dr. Cyzkowski provided on every visit.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2014
We appreciate Dr. Czykowski's great concern for my son's well being in helping him to get a better sleep pattern. She gives a lot of encouragements and understanding in his situation. We appreciate her reaching beyond her duty to get the help that my son needed by contacting the right departments.
UofU Patient
January 25, 2014
I couldn't be happier with my care. So far, this is the only clinic during which I couldn't be happier with my experiences at the sleep wake center. This is the only clinic I go to, and my condition requires that I visit many clinics, where my blood pressure remains normal throughout. No white coat anxiety here!
UofU Patient
December 02, 2013
She's firm, but nice. Listened to my followup questions and provided helpful, understandable answers. Explained things to me and made me feel heard, but didn't make me feel like a child.
UofU Patient
August 28, 2013
She was worth waiting for!!!! I can see why she is so busy!!!
UofU Patient
May 22, 2013
Dr. Czjakowski is excellent!!
UofU Patient
April 18, 2013
I love her!!
UofU Patient
April 15, 2013
She was very helpful and knowledgeable. She listened and gave wonderful advise.
UofU Patient
December 21, 2012
Dr. Czakowski is outstanding, professional, takes time, listens well and offers excellent suggestions. I have a great deal of confidence in her ability.
UofU Patient
November 23, 2012
All was good, professional and up to expectations.
UofU Patient
September 18, 2012
I look forward to meeting with this doctor again.
UofU Patient
July 30, 2012
Too long to wait between visits. I've done what I was told and would like to see the provider for a follow up. Next available is OCTOBER and it is July now. I need the help NOW so waiting that long is not good.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2012
Again, our experience was ideal.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2012
Super friendly, easy to talk to. Liked her a lot. Felt she understood my problem and knows how to help me.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2012
LOVE Laura C! She's amazing! I just can't spell her last name! ;o)
UofU Patient
March 01, 2012
Staff and Laura were great. I was very pleased with the amount of time Laura spent with me. I was happy to see that she asked questions covering a wide range of aspects related to my sleep problems. She seemed very intersted to get all and any details she could in order to form the best plan of action for me. Very pleased.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2012
I felt listened to and was pleased with my treatment.
UofU Patient
January 26, 2012
I was surprised! I was bracing myself to be brushed off or told there isn't much that could be done, but it was the exact opposite! Friends kind of scoffed at me for going to the sleep/wake center, but I'm excited and optimistic now and will probably recommend it to others who have problems.
Academic Locations
Huntsman Mental Health Institute (formerly UNI)
801-581-7951
Sleep-Wake Center
801-581-2016
Research Statement
My research interests include the interaction of self regulatory processes, interpersonal dynamics and romantic dyads on health behavior. Specific areas include sleep disorders (insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, OSA) and infertility.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Psychiatry
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Adult Psychiatry |
| Board Certification | American Academy of Sleep Medicine Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine |
Education History
| Doctoral Training | Utah State University Psychology Ph.D. |
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Behavior Medicine Fellow |
| Internship | Veterans Administration Medical Center Psychology Intern |
| Internship | Primary Children's Medical Center Psychology Intern |
| Graduate Training | Indiana State University Education M.S. |
| Undergraduate | Hunter College Physical Education B.S. |
| Undergraduate | Queensborough Community College Liberal Arts Associates |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Baron, CE, Smith, TW, Baucom, BR, Uchino, BN, Williams, PG, Sundar, KM, Czajkowski, L (2020). Relationship partner social behavior and continuous positive airway pressure adherence: The role of autonomy support. . Health Psychol, 39(4), 325-334 https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000827.
- Grove JL, Smith TW, Carlson SE, Bryan CJ, Crowell SE, Czajkowski L, Williams PG, Parkhurst K (2020). Prospective association between suicide cognitions and emotional responses to a laboratory stressor: The mediating role of nightly subjective sleep quality. J Affect Disord, 265, 77-84.