She earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia and her Ph.D. in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. She completed her internship in child clinical and pediatric psychology at Children’s National Health System in 2013 and clinical research fellowship at University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2015. The Behavioral Health Consultation Service of Klebanow & Associates was established in 2016 with Dr. Winkles’ guidance. She resides with her husband and daughter in Howard County.