Kimberly Stratton

Kimberly Stratton is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, or the effects of trauma. Her approach aims to make daily life feel more manageable and to rebuild confidence one step at a time.

She focuses on practical ways to improve communication and self-esteem. Sessions often center on identifying what is causing pain and developing clear, doable steps to feel better. Kimberly uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and EMDR when trauma is part of the story, paired with client-centered conversations to honor each person’s pace.

Kimberly draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thoughts and on mindfulness practices to build calm and focus. She supports people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, addiction, and complex mood issues such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also addresses concerns like abandonment, codependency, and problems that arise in blended families.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She invites clients to set goals and tries methods that make sense for their life. Over time she helps people notice changes, adjust what isn’t working, and strengthen the habits that do.

Kimberly holds the Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Arizona Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LMSW and LCSW. She provides services in English and does not work with international clients.

How trauma-informed and cognitive methods translate online

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding how past harm continues to affect daily life. It helps people name trauma responses and practice ways to feel steadier in the present. EMDR is an approach often used when memories or reactions feel stuck; it works through paired attention and guided processing to reduce the intensity of those memories.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. The therapist listens closely and follows the person’s lead to build trust and goals together. Kimberly combines these approaches so people have tools and a voice in choosing what helps most.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly collaborates with each person to decide whether Trauma-Focused Therapy, EMDR, client-centered talks, or cognitive strategies fit best for their situation and goals. That choice can change over time as progress unfolds.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or health needs, and they allow continuity when travel or weather gets in the way. They also make it possible to shift between skills practice, focused trauma work, and shorter check-ins depending on what the person needs that week.