- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed approach
- Practical coping skills
About Kimberly
Kimberly Stratton is a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or major life changes. She also supports those facing codependency, addiction, caregiver stress, and trauma-related concerns.
Her work begins with listening and understanding each person's story. Sessions focus on clear goals like improving communication, building self-esteem, and managing mood symptoms. Kimberly uses practical steps so people can try new ways of coping between sessions.
She draws on approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These methods are used to reduce symptoms, process difficult memories, and strengthen day-to-day coping. The therapist adapts techniques to match what each person needs.
Kimberly has particular experience helping people recover from abuse and trauma, including using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address painful memories. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, grief, career stress, and family challenges. Her aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her practice emphasizes respect and collaboration. Clients set goals together and review progress over time. People who want direct, practical support for emotional difficulties often find her style straightforward and compassionate.
Approaches used online and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. The therapist listens closely and reflects what matters to the client, which helps build trust and clarity about goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process painful memories by pairing focused attention with guided experiences; it is often used for trauma-related symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preference. That plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes consistent scheduling possible for people juggling work, caregiving, or health challenges. Licensed professionals adapt techniques for remote sessions so that exercises, skill practice, and trauma processing can still move forward effectively.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kimberly address in therapy?
She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma and abuse, addictions, codependency, and life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is empathic and collaborative, focusing on listening, setting clear goals, and using practical strategies to improve daily functioning.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of clinical experience and extensive work supporting people with trauma, mood disorders, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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