Katherina “Kat” Burba, BA

Katherina (Kat) Burba is a Master’s-level graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside and an intern therapist at Illuminate Therapy & Wellness. She is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and affirming space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. Kat’s approach is shaped by her bicultural background and her deep respect for cultural differences, identity, and lived experience. 

Kat currently works as a Behavioral Health Counselor in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where she conducts comprehensive mental health assessments, facilitates individual and group therapy, and supports high-acuity adults and adolescents experiencing severe mood disorders, psychosis, trauma, and crisis-related concerns. She also has extensive experience working as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), providing behavioral support to children and collaborating closely with families and caregivers to promote growth, consistency, and wellbeing. Through this work, she has developed a strong appreciation for family values and the important role each family member plays in supporting positive, long-term change.