Our Staff
Danielle Greenberg
(She / Her)
Registered Psychologist
Therapy and Assessment Services
As the oldest of four siblings and the leader among 20 kids in her childhood neighborhood, Danielle developed a passion for guiding and supporting children from an early age. While studying psychology in college, she worked with her first student with autism and discovered her calling. Since becoming a registered psychologist in 2008, Danielle has worked in various roles supporting children with autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, mental health and behavioral disorders, and learning challenges. She is also trained in EMDR and is passionate about helping both neurodivergent and neurotypical children and adolescents build the social, emotional, and coping skills they need to thrive.
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Danielle, her husband, and their teenage son live in Red Deer County, where their shared passion for baseball takes them to ball diamonds around the world. A devoted animal lover, Danielle has two dogs and two cats. Her Golden Aussie, Leo, is a certified therapy dog and loves his work at GPS. Once old enough, Danielle’s other dog Izzy will also train as a therapy dog to help share the demand for this valuable service.
Hayley Hellum
(They / Them)
Registered Psychologist
Therapy Services
Hayley has been providing therapy for children and adolescents as a Registered Psychologist since 2019, and has worked in various settings with diverse populations of young people for over 20 years. Hayley completed their Psychology degree from the University of Lethbridge, and their Master of Counselling degree from Athabasca University. Hayley has a strong passion for supporting young people who are exploring their own identities, processing difficult memories, learning new skills, and navigating social systems.
Hayley’s client-centered approach to therapy is rooted in attachment and play-based supports, which can be particularly effective in supporting young people manage a number of challenges in areas including ADHD, anxiety, anger, self-harm and suicidal ideation, depression, grief, loss and identity development. Hayley is trained in Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention, and EMDR Therapy, and is practicing play therapy under the supervision of a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor.
When not working, Hayley enjoys camping, kayaking, writing, playing games, and making art. Hayley lives in Red Deer with their family and two dogs.
Rebecca Chmelyk Hutchins
(She / Her)
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Therapy Services
Rebecca has been passionate about supporting children for as many years as she can remember. She gained her Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Special Education. She then received her Masters of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Her heart and skill set always lends itself to supporting children and youth and their families. She approaches therapy from a developmental attachment based perspective that focuses on connection with her clients and their connections within their family system. Rebecca works alongside families to meet them where they are at and work to reach their goals and fullest potential. Her belief is that when a child is connected to their village their growth will be endless.
Rebecca pulls from over 13 years working with children in various settings including in home support, elementary, middle and high schools as well as alternative programming. Rebecca holds an expertise working with children and youth with complex social emotional and behavioral needs as well as various other mental health concerns. She supports all children including neurotypical and neurodivergent populations. She looks forward to working with her clients and their families to support their growth in all areas of their life.
Rebecca lives in Red Deer with her husband Derek, son Harvey and their fur baby, Otis. When she is not at work you can catch her out for walks, traveling and enjoying time with friends and family.
Kassandra Burk
(She / Her)
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Therapy and Assessment Services
Kassandra began working with children and adolescents in 2018. She has worked with youth in a variety of settings, which have included working in not-for-profit organizations, summer camps, teaching guitar, working within the school system, as well as in private practice and clinical settings. Kassandra received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree with distinction through the University of Calgary with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology in 2021. Her undergraduate research thesis focused on patient experiences with virtual healthcare services. Kassandra also completed her Master of Science in School and Applied Child Psychology through the University of Calgary in 2024. Her master's thesis focussed on the effectiveness of a psychoeducational program for spouses of public safety personnel (PSP; i.e., firefighters, police officers, paramedics) and also explored resilience, stress, and family functioning in PSP spouses.
Kassandra has a passion for the mental health and well-being of children and families. She has worked with children with autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disorders, and social-emotional and behavioral challenges. Kassandra takes a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to assessments, with the goal of understanding each child’s unique strengths and needs. She values collaboration and seeks input from the families and schools she works with to fully understand the child and their experiences. Kassandra also enjoys supporting children and adolescents in building social and emotional coping strategies and fostering positive behavioral change. In her spare time, Kassandra enjoys hiking, travelling, camping, cooking, baking, and spending time with her friends and family.
Leo
Therapy Dog Extraordinare
Leo is the MOST POPULAR member of the GPS therapy team! He is deeply passionate about people and loves to come to work (in his tie) and hang out with the kids! Leo's speciality is emotional regulation as he helps everyone feel loved and calm. Leo is only available for appointments with Danielle as she is the registered handler. If he's around the office, he'll be sure to say hello!
At Greenberg Psychological Services, we acknowledge that we work, learn and play on Treaty 7. We support those in our community living on Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Métis ancestral lands. We honour and recognize the ongoing contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in the past, present and future.