Kassandra Burk
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 ASD, AD/HD, 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.
