Degrees:

B.A., Psychology

B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences with concentration in Child Development and Family Relations

M.A., Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Psychology

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology

I begin everyday by saying “I will change the world”. This motto has sustained my passion through many life transitions. A theme that connects these transitions is a burning curiosity to understand things beyond face value and a desire for equitable change around the world. This change spans from empowering individuals to advocate for themselves, to academia, to informing policy (individual, local, global, government, mental health, etc.) and beyond. 

To achieve this change, I believe it requires me to be unafraid of continuous self-evaluation and growth. It is my philosophy that, to effect change, I must first be willing to do what I ask others to do: examine myself. Committing to this has helped shape me into a clinician who possesses the willingness and courage to advocate for my clients, ensuring they receive the adequate and necessary care they are seeking. It is from this reflective and open state that I can step out of my worldview, into that of others, and understand what it might be like to face whatever challenges they may be facing. Being unafraid to examine myself also provides me with an internal gauge that alerts me when I need to consult or seek supervision about my apprehensions, feelings, or for further guidance and training so I may continue to expand my knowledge and skill base. 

I feel my empathic nature, desire for continued personal and professional growth, commitment to training, and ability to work collaboratively make me an ideal scholar-practitioner with unlimited potential. I am genuinely dedicated to the pursuit of a world where there are more holistically well individuals and I truly believe that my work will one day change the world.

Winley K. is a Black genderqueer person who does not use pronouns. Winley has been a clinician for the past 10 years recently, earning a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.

When in need of a recharge Winley can be found spending time with family and friends or alone engaging in activities that bring Winley peace. Some of these activities include reading, completing 3-D crystal puzzles, bicycling, watching movies, playing or watching sports, photography and spending time in nature.