Kimberly Stratton, LMSW, LCSW
Midlife transitions and relationship clarity
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- Practical short-term focus
- Trauma-informed care
- Goal-oriented work
About Kimberly
Kimberly Stratton, LMSW, LCSW, focuses on people facing midlife transitions and related stresses. She aims to help clients regain confidence, sort through relationship troubles, and cope with big life changes. Her style is warm and direct, and she works to make sessions practical and manageable for busy lives.
With 20 years of practice in Michigan, Kimberly uses steps that suit each person rather than one fixed method. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set clear, realistic goals. Sessions often include techniques to reduce anxiety, improve communication, and build steadier moods.
Kimberly draws on several approaches to support healing from trauma and long-standing patterns. She uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address traumatic memories, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on each person’s needs. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in when helpful for motivation and present-moment coping.
Clients come for a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, addiction, compassion fatigue, and career stress. She also addresses family-related struggles, chronic illness or pain, caregiving stress, and issues that can arise with aging. Kimberly aims for clear, step-by-step progress rather than vague promises.
People who choose Kimberly can expect a collaborative approach. She helps identify what’s working, what to try next, and practical ways to apply new skills between sessions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
With 20 years of practice in Michigan, Kimberly uses steps that suit each person rather than one fixed method. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set clear, realistic goals. Sessions often include techniques to reduce anxiety, improve communication, and build steadier moods.
Kimberly draws on several approaches to support healing from trauma and long-standing patterns. She uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address traumatic memories, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on each person’s needs. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in when helpful for motivation and present-moment coping.
Clients come for a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, addiction, compassion fatigue, and career stress. She also addresses family-related struggles, chronic illness or pain, caregiving stress, and issues that can arise with aging. Kimberly aims for clear, step-by-step progress rather than vague promises.
People who choose Kimberly can expect a collaborative approach. She helps identify what’s working, what to try next, and practical ways to apply new skills between sessions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Arizona
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy is about focusing on the person’s experience and values. The therapist listens closely and helps clients discover their own solutions for relationship or life-change concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and teaches step-by-step skills to change them. EMDR works with traumatic memories by combining focused attention with guided processing to reduce emotional intensity around past events.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will discuss options and try methods that fit the client’s goals and pace. She treats this as a team effort - clients and therapist decide together what to use and when to adapt the plan based on progress and comfort.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when life is busy. It can also allow people to continue care while managing work, caregiving, or medical demands. Talk with the therapist when you match to learn which session styles she offers and which might work best for your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with midlife changes, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps, skills you can use between meetings, and clear goals set together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues, including trauma and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.