Kimberly Winkleman

Kimberly Winkelman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with more than a decade of experience supporting children and families through compassionate, evidence-based care. She holds a Master of Science in Special Education from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Science in Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Kimberly is licensed as a behavior analyst in both Illinois (IL LBA) and Wisconsin (WI LBA).

Kimberly began her career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2012 and has held a variety of clinical, leadership, and family-support roles throughout her career. Since joining Westside Children’s Therapy in October 2021, she has served as Clinic ABA Director and currently serves as Regional ABA Director. Her experience also includes working as a Family Support Coordinator, where she partnered closely with families to identify needed services and provided education and training on autism and ABA, as well as serving as a Lead BCBA.

Before transitioning into ABA, Kimberly worked as a special education teacher, teaching life skills, providing individualized instruction, and co-teaching classes across all grade levels. This educational background continues to inform her family-centered approach and commitment to helping children build meaningful skills and greater independence.

Kimberly is passionate about collaborating with families and care teams to create supportive, individualized approaches that help children thrive. She values compassionate care, practical strategies, and empowering families with the knowledge and tools they need to support their children.

Outside of work, Kimberly enjoys hiking, traveling, and reading. Most importantly, she loves spending time with her husband and their two sons.