PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AT BLUE SPRUCE
A deeper understanding leads to brighter possibilities.
Whether you’re seeking answers for your child or yourself, you bring experiences, strengths, and questions that deserve to be heard. At Blue Spruce, those everyday experiences help shape an assessment that looks closely at learning, attention, and how you or your child navigate the world.
I bring together evidence-based assessment and insights from daily life to make sense of the whole picture. Together, we’ll talk through what the findings mean and identify practical next steps that build on strengths and address the challenges that brought you here.
If you’re wondering whether an assessment is the right next step, let’s start with a conversation.
Registered Psychologist · Quarry Park, SE Calgary · (403) 431-7723 · Direct Billing Available
Hi, I’m Kendra Kramer
I started Blue Spruce Psychology because I wanted to elevate the assessment experience. After over 10 years conducting a range of assessments with individuals across the lifespan, I’ve learned that combining expert knowledge and with genuine care leads to the best outcomes.
I want you to feel comfortable asking questions, sharing concerns, and being yourself. Whether you’re seeking an assessment for your child or trying to better understand your own experiences, there’s a person and a story behind those questions. Taking time to understand both is central to how I work.
My approach combines careful assessment with warm, open conversation. I’m interested in what comes easily, what takes more effort, and what everyday life looks like for you or your child. Your observations matter, and I want you to feel heard and involved throughout the process.
I also want the answers to be useful. Together, we’ll make sense of the findings, connect them to your experiences, and explore practical next steps. My hope is that you leave with a clearer understanding, greater compassion for yourself or your child, and a sense of direction.
Training & Expertise
M.Ed.
Registered Psychologist
School & Applied Child Psychology (Educational Psychologist)
10 years
Assessment experience
ADHD · Learning · Giftedness · Intellectual Disability · Autism
1400+ hours
Specialized assessment training
Administration · Interpretation · Intervention
MY BACKGROUND
Experience That Shapes My Approach
Before beginning my career in psychological assessment in 2016, I spent over eight years working directly with children and families with diverse developmental, behavioural, and learning needs across British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta.
That work took place alongside multidisciplinary teams and included supporting children with ADHD, Autism, language and developmental differences, anxiety, cognitive disabilities, and complex learning profiles. I provided complex ABA intervention, developed individualized learning and behaviour plans, collaborated closely with families and other professionals, and learned to look beyond a single behaviour or test score to understand what was happening for a child in everyday life.
For the past ten years, my work has focused on psychoeducational, ADHD, and Autism assessment in Calgary and surrounding communities. I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and hold a Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary, as well as an undergraduate honours degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia.
I continue to pursue professional development in areas directly connected to my assessment work, including ADHD and executive functioning, learning and academic development, giftedness, Autism, child development, and psychological assessment techniques and reporting practices.
EVERY ASSESSMENT BEGINS WITH A QUESTION
The Why Behind
Blue Spruce Psychology
If you'd asked me back in 2005 where I'd end up, I would have confidently told you I was going to teach grade 3.
I started university with every intention of spending my career in a classroom. But during my very first practicum, I found myself drawn to one student who was struggling to keep up, stay focused, and connect with peers.
I couldn't stop wondering why.
That question eventually took me from education into psychology, across three provinces, and, years later, back home to Calgary to build a career helping children and families find answers.
One student changed the direction of my career.
Who I Support
I work with children, teens, post-secondary students, and adults who have questions about learning, attention, social communication, giftedness, or everyday functioning.
You may be wondering why school feels harder than expected, exploring ADHD or autism, or seeking documentation for university or workplace supports. Sometimes, intellectual strengths and everyday challenges exist side by side, making the picture difficult to understand.
Through assessment, I bring together your experiences, observations, and test findings to clarify what comes easily and what takes more effort. My goal is to help you better understand yourself or your child and leave with practical recommendations and a clearer sense of the next steps.
LOCAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES
Serving Calgary & Surrounding Areas
Blue Spruce Psychology welcomes clients from across Calgary, as well as those living in Chestermere, Langdon, Strathmore, Okotoks, and other neighbouring communities.
The office is conveniently located near major routes including Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail.
THE BLUE SPRUCE OFFICE
A Comfortable Space For A Thoughtful Assessment
Blue Spruce Psychology offers Psychoeducational, ADHD, and Gifted assessments in a private Calgary office. The space is designed to help children, teens, and adults settle in, focus, and take breaks when needed.
INSIDE BLUE SPRUCE
Designed For In-Depth Assessment and Caring Conversations
Assessment involves sustained attention, conversation, and problem-solving. The office includes a dedicated testing space, comfortable seating for families, and room to pause between tasks.
BEYOND THE ASSESSMENT
The Parent Library
Many of the questions families bring to assessment begin long before they know whether testing is needed. They often begin with small contradictions: a capable child who is struggling, strong focus in one setting but not another, or school performance that doesn’t reflect the effort required.
I created The Parent Library to help families make sense of those early questions. Each resource connects psychological concepts to everyday life, offering clear, practical guidance without assuming that every concern needs a diagnosis or formal assessment.
GET TO KNOW KENDRA
Outside The Office
I'm a born-and-raised Calgarian who loves big blue skies and mountain views.
At home, I’m most often found with a coffee in hand and cozied up with a book I can’t put down (right now, it’s a trilogy…within a 16-book series…), working on a home renovation project, or convincing myself there’s always room for one more shrub rose in my garden.
And if I’m not doing any of those things, my favourite place to be is wherever my daughter, husband, and fur babies are.
Common Questions
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I’m Kendra Kramer, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Blue Spruce Psychology in Calgary.
I help children, teens, and adults better understand their learning, attention, and developmental profiles through detailed and empathetic psychological assessment.
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I’m fully registered (independently licensed) with the College of Alberta Psychologists and am a member of the Canadian Psychological Association.
I hold a Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary, along with an honours degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia.
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I’ve worked in assessment since 2016. Before that, I spent over eight years providing intervention and consultation for children with developmental and learning needs.
This background helps me connect assessment findings with everyday challenges and practical supports.
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I offer psychoeducational, ADHD, autism, and gifted assessments. The assessment we choose depends on your questions, concerns, and goals. You don’t need to know which service you need before reaching out.
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Yes. I work with children, adolescents, post-secondary students, and adults. Adults may seek assessment to understand longstanding difficulties or obtain documentation for academic accommodations.
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I consider test results alongside developmental history, everyday functioning, observations, and the perspectives of people who know you or your child well.
Understanding how these pieces fit together helps make the findings meaningful.
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I take a warm, flexible approach, allowing time to settle in, ask questions, and take breaks. I adjust my pace to the child in front of me, ensuring they feel supported, confident, and valued.
My office includes a dedicated testing space and comfortable seating area for learning, testing, and games.
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My training in school psychology and experience developing individualized learning and behaviour plans inform my recommendations. I consider how findings relate to school demands and the supports that may help a student participate and learn.
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My office is in Quarry Park in southeast Calgary, at 300–160 Quarry Park Boulevard SE.
I welcome clients from across Calgary and surrounding areas, including Chestermere, Langdon, Strathmore, and Okotoks.
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Absolutely! I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss your questions and whether an assessment may be helpful. It’s also an opportunity to get a sense of my approach before deciding how to proceed.
Let’s Connect
If you have questions about assessment or whether Blue Spruce may be a good fit for what you’re looking for, I’d love to hear from you. I respond to all inquiries within one business day.
Fill out the contact form or email directly: kendra@bluesprucepsychology.ca