Kimberly Stratton, LMSW, LCSW

Kimberly Stratton is a licensed therapist based in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and brings long-standing, compassionate care to people working through complex life challenges.

Her practice centers on helping individuals build self-love, improve communication, and recover from past hurt. She works with a wide range of concerns, including social anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family dynamics, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, and issues related to identity and personal growth. Kimberly provides focused support for clients facing workplace stress, serious depression, and the strains that appear in dysfunctional families.

Kimberly uses evidence-informed methods and tailors her approach to each person she sees. She has particular expertise using EMDR therapy to address trauma and abuse and draws on other therapeutic tools to strengthen resilience and coping. Her style emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaborative problem solving, guiding clients toward greater emotional balance, improved communication, and renewed personal empowerment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kimberly integrates several established approaches to help clients move forward. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s goals guide the work; this approach supports self-exploration and strengthens a sense of personal agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that assists people in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds to ensure the best possible match.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when those options better suit schedules or comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care and treatment progress.