Meet Kimberly

Kimberly Boatner, LCSW, CADC

A person first.
A therapist beside you.

Starting therapy is personal. You may arrive with a clear goal, a question you can’t quite put into words, or simply a sense that something needs to change. Kimberly’s work begins by listening.

Her approach emphasizes compassion, resilience, and the strengths each person brings. Rather than assuming one approach fits everyone, she works collaboratively to understand your experiences and shape meaningful goals together.

Experience with perspective

Kimberly earned her graduate degree at Loyola University Chicago in 2011. Her professional background includes residential treatment, outpatient care, and educational settings. She works with individual adults, adolescents, couples, and families.

Her clinical interests include mood-related challenges, substance use, and concerns that overlap or affect relationships and daily life. Together, you can discuss which services fit your needs.

For more about Kimberly’s professional background and approach, view Kimberly Boatner’s Psychology Today profile.

Connected to the community

Kimberly is an active member of the Mid-Valley Special Education Cooperative (since 2015), the Kane County Health Department Opioid Task Force (since 2017), and the Kane County Behavioral Health Council (since 2020). Her partnership with the Kane County Regional Office of Education helps connect students, families, and school professionals with mental health support. She also welcomes speaking, training, and consulting inquiries from schools, HR departments, employers, and community organizations. Explore speaking, consulting, and community involvement

Your voice matters here

You can ask questions, share feedback, and talk openly about what feels helpful. Therapy is a collaborative process, and your priorities help guide the work.