Dr. Kathy Roberts is a Double Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health, holding a national certification through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (AANC). She attained her undergraduate and graduate degree from Olivet Nazarene University in 2013 and progressed to complete the Certified Nursing Education (CNE) program and is currently an Assistant Professor for Illinois State University.

She achieved her Doctoral Degree from Valparaiso University in 2020. In 2024, she obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health from Lewis University while completing the Finley Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Fellowship in 2025. 

She began her journey dedicating 14 years of service as a bedside nurse in various specialties; Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU eventually transitioning to management for the Pediatric ICU. Before leaving the bedside, she worked in one of the largest emergency room trauma centers located in Chicago, IL, that is where she became a certified emergency communications nurse (ECRN).

Her specialty includes management of complex chronic and acute illnesses, Medication Assistant Treatment (MAT) for substance abuse along with Mental Health and Psychotherapy. She acquired a certification in Motivational Interviewing to assist her patients in making positive behavioral change. 

On Dr. Roberts leisure time, she became certified in Botox and Fillers. She volunteers at various health fairs for churches and has worked closely with National Nurses Organizing Committee.