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Cassandra Bako

Doctoral Intern
CAPS

Academic training:

  • Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Spalding University, Expected May 2026 
  • M.A., Clinical Psychology, Spalding University, 2023 
  • B.S. Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2020

 

Internship:

  • Brigham Young University, Counseling and Psychological Services, 2025-2026 

 

Professional Affiliations:

  • Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29)
  • RPAS Graduate Student Association

 

Areas of Clinical Interest:

  • Individual and Couples Psychotherapy 
  • Integration of Religion/Spirituality in Therapy
  • Relationship and Attachment Issues 
  • Sexual Behavior Concerns
  • Anxiety

 

Primary Theoretical Orientations:

  • Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP)
  • Relational Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) 
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 
  • Mindfulness

 

Multicultural Interests:

  • Religion/Spirituality 
  • Slavic/European-American
  • Intersectionality

 

Personal Interests:

  • I love the outdoors and enjoying nature! I especially love being by a body of water like a lake or ocean. I grew up sailing and I also really enjoy hiking.
  • My husband and I love to travel and try new things so we are always on the lookout for a new adventure to go on! Our last trip was visiting my family in Poland for a month.
  • I am a big advocate of all things warm and cozy so I love the times where I can relax on the couch with a fuzzy blanket and enjoy a good book, movie, or game. 
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APA Pre-Doctoral Interns