Kimberly Stratton, LMSW, LCSW

Kimberly Stratton is a licensed social worker with 20 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or big life changes. Her work focuses on building self-esteem, improving communication, and healing from past hurts.

She meets each person where they are and adapts sessions to real-life needs. Conversations are practical and aimed at clearer thinking and steadier emotions. Kimberly uses techniques that help people manage symptoms and make everyday decisions easier.

A common focus is trauma and abuse recovery, and she uses EMDR as one tool when appropriate. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking and on client-centered methods to stay focused on each person’s goals. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are mixed in when they fit the situation.

Kimberly has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and family conflict. She brings particular attention to issues like abandonment, blended family dynamics, and coping after disasters. Her background supports both short-term problem solving and longer-term personal growth.

Sessions aim to help people rebuild strength and make concrete changes. Prospective clients should review session options and scheduling details before booking. Work is provided in English and based in Michigan.

How Kimberly's approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood while making decisions about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma work and involves guided attention and processing to reduce the intensity of painful memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kimberly will discuss what feels most useful, try methods in session, and adjust based on how the client responds. That cooperative process helps match techniques to problems and personal preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during stressful periods. It can also allow for shorter or more focused sessions when needed, or for a client to choose a setup that best supports concentration, like audio-only when bandwidth or visual focus is limited.