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Kimberly Stratton, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kimberly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kimberly. View 70 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan and Arizona

Recent reviews

My experience with Kimberly this far has given me a space for myself, understanding, and tools in a short time.

Reviewed November 2024

Kimberly is a wise and proven therapist that can generate results and I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Kimberly

  • 17 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW, LCSW

I am a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Masters Degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University in 2004, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 1999 from Grand Valley State University. I have a passion for working with adolescents, adults, elderly, and couples, with a specialty focus on depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, self-injury, grief/loss, women’s issues, and life transitions.

My goal is to provide you a safe, compassionate space for you to share your life, for optimal growth and healing. My counseling style is person centered, tailored to the individual goals and needs of my clients utilizing cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, behavioral, and solutions based therapies.

Having worked in the mental health field for 16 years, my experience has allowed me to assist many people and their families with varying backgrounds dealing with challenges such as; chronic mental illness, severe depression, anxiety, terminal illness, self-harming behaviors, and crisis intervention.

Are you ready to experience joy and hope again? I would like to come alongside you in finding the root causes of distress in your life to overcome unhealthy behavioral, and/or thought patterns allowing you to break free from simply surviving.

Specialties

Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Eating disorders Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dissociation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Narcissism Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kimberly Stratton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275805756.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801088137 · Expires April 2026
  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-22453 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kimberly Stratton

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

70 reviews

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My experience with Kimberly this far has given me a space for myself, understanding, and tools in a short time.

Reviewed November 2024

Kimberly is a wise and proven therapist that can generate results and I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed September 2024

Kim is a professional. She’s also an incredible empath that cares about her patients deeply. Her communication is top notch and she is helpful with trauma issues. I’d recommend anyone work with Kim

Reviewed June 2024

She has been amazing helping with anything I have asked or needed advice for!

Reviewed June 2024

She is very well at listening and getting to understand the proper help you actually need!

Reviewed May 2024

My therapist is an excellent listener and I feel fortunate that I was matched with Kimberly. I feel she doing a great job of really trying to understand what’s at the core of my disordered eating. I look forward to what she can teach me , help me better understand myself and what’s going on, and learn tools to achieve my goals.

Reviewed April 2024

Kimberly is a great therapist for me. Keeps my faith at number one. Understands my counseling needs.

Reviewed November 2022

Kimberly is the best therapist I’ve ever had, she gently guides, listens, and helps support me through life decisions, getting out of an abusive relationship and everyday life.

Reviewed November 2023

right out of the gate I was set up with the perfect therapist. We connect on so many levels. I feel relaxed listen to validated she reassures me that anytime I need her 24 seven to reach out she is there for me 100%. I love the fact. I can stay in my home where I’m comfortable. No driving time. The connection is always great, I just can’t say enough good things I’ve been seeing my therapist for almost 10 months every week and I’m very happy that this has worked out so well for me.

Reviewed November 2023

She’s amazing

Reviewed September 2023

Kimberly has helped me so much with people pleasing and so many other areas! She has helped me how to look at life differently in the best way possible!

Reviewed August 2023

I am so grateful to have Kimberly as my therapist. She is equipped with many tools to help me conquer any issues I am dealing with. She is a great listener and shows genuine care in our sessions. The help she has given me has greatly improved my mental health, and I always look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed July 2023

Kimberly listens and offers other ways of looking at things!

Reviewed June 2023

Truly a great listener and great advice giver. Very calming and respectful energy. So grateful to have had her as a therapist.

Reviewed June 2023

Kimberly has been a wonderful help to me and I appreciate her advice, expertise and kindness more than she can even imagine.

Reviewed May 2023

Kim was the best therapist this year to me. Very loving and listening skills she used all the time .. I would recommend her to anyone in the future.. Bless her big heart Heidi Westrick

Reviewed May 2023

She is great

Reviewed May 2023

Kim has helped me and still helping me navigating my way during divorce process. She helped me setting my goals and how to cope with anxiety better and be in control. I really appreciate having her during this difficult time to process my feelings in most healthy way.

Reviewed March 2023

Kim has been a beacon of light through the darkest time in my life. She helped me navigate through some difficult emotions while allowing me to naturally come to some conclusions on my own. I never once felt any judgment from her, only empathy and care. Her kindness, wisdom, and professionalism were exactly what I needed from a therapist. Thank you Kim!

Reviewed March 2023

It’s truly the best therapy I’ve experienced! I think what makes her so great is, it’s just like talking to your friend, not somebody taking notes with no personality. If I’m being honest I didn’t think it would work for me and my fear was being passed along to other therapists because you don’t “click” with them. I’m grateful and lucky I didn’t have to experience that. Don’t hesitate using online therapy, in my opinion it’s convenient, no commuting and stress free.

Reviewed February 2023

She is fantastic

Reviewed April 2023

Kim is very kind, respectful, and always looking for more ways to help me out with all the things I'm struggling with. I appreciate her very much even though we haven't been working together long.

Reviewed April 2023

After about a year with Kimberly, she has helped me much. I’m very thankful to her. She is very caring about whom she’s working with. Helping with anxiety, depression, and mental awareness was a big thing for me, and I cannot thank her enough!

Reviewed January 2023

First session was great! Looking forward to the next!

Reviewed December 2022

Kim is such a great therapist who really listens to you and how you feel. I would recommend her to anyone! Thanks so much Kim!

Reviewed November 2022

Kim is a wonderful and insightful therapist. She has a warm, welcoming demeanor that makes you feel very comfortable during sessions. I cannot recommend her enough!

Reviewed November 2022

My therapist listens and has good advice to my problems and situations.

Reviewed November 2022

Kimberly is very easy to talk to. She’s friendly, polite, respectful and warming. She understands and connects with me and my struggles and then she so nicely helps me through them. No judgement, just compassion. I really like being able to message in between sessions! I highly recommend her (:

Reviewed September 2022

Patient and understanding.I’m thankful to Betterhelp.com and K. Stratton

Reviewed September 2022

Great listener - very attentive and helpful.

Reviewed September 2022

She is great at her job. Very compassionate, and takes the time to really hear you

Reviewed September 2022

I’ve so loved sessions with Kimberly. She’s helped me to grow a lot. She asks really good questions and gets to the root of issues. She’s a great listener and very supportive. I know that I wouldn’t be experiencing the growth I am if it wasn’t for starting therapy and I’m so glad I did.

Reviewed August 2022

Kimberly has been awesome to work with. She is kind, understanding and responsive. She was quick to find what triggered my anxiety and had great solutions to offer. Messaging was very fluid and helpful. If I need help in the future, I will definitely reach out again. Thank you so much for everything!

Reviewed July 2022

Kimberly is great! She is down to earth and made me feel so comfortable. She listened well and sent me worksheets based on what we spoke about. The work was super interesting and really made me think and dive into the topics. Mental health work is a lot of work, good work, necessary work, and it is a pleasure to spend that time with Kim.

Reviewed July 2022

Kimberly has helped me to identify and sort through underlying issues and struggles. She has provided the tools to work through them in a healthy way.

Reviewed July 2022

Kimberly is someone you feel safe with - and I think that's so important with a therapist. We've only had one video session and it was the best counseling session I've had in years. I'm excited to continue growing with her guidance!

Reviewed July 2022

Kim is a great therapist to have in my life Thank you so much for all you do Heidi Westrick

Reviewed June 2022

She is very insightful, gives me her honest perspective, but also understands my struggles and helps guide me through them. She is very kind and easy to talk with, and I personally feel very comfortable confiding in her. Kimberly’s fantastic!

Reviewed June 2022

I’m very comfortable with her and I trust her knowledge

Reviewed May 2022

Kimberly is great! She take the time to listen and understand so she can be thoughtful in her guidance.

Reviewed May 2022

I’ve been working with Kimberly for a few months now, she helped me through some major issues in my life marriage. I appreciate the support and worksheets she provides me.

Reviewed May 2022

I have been in therapy with Kimberly for a good while now and I absolutely adore her! She’s so kind, patient, and understanding!! She truly cares about helping you! She really makes you think, and she’s interactive with you with worksheets. I really enjoy her way of therapy:)

Reviewed May 2022

Kim has been a consistently positive force during a very difficult season for me.

Reviewed May 2022

Kimberly is fantastic! She gets it!

Reviewed April 2022

She is amazing and I feel so comfortable with with her and I can be honest. That is huge!

Reviewed April 2022

Kimberly has been a big help to me already. She listens, cares and guides me. I am thankful for her expertise and support.

Reviewed April 2022

She is a good therapist, listens well and gives good advice. She has helped me in the past, and I have signed up with her again for some more help.

Reviewed April 2022

Kim is absolutely fantastic. After 4 diff therapists at different times in my life, she ended up being absolutely perfect for my needs. I’m so thankful we were paired together! Highly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2022

She really helps me to get to the deeper roots of my issues. She gives a lot of tools to help move forward and better myself.

Reviewed March 2022

I’m so happy to have found Kim and having BetterHelp for therapy has really helped me through some dark times. Thankful!

Reviewed March 2022

Kimberly has been so wonderful and really met me where I was. I am so very grateful for her help. Truly life changing!

Reviewed March 2022

Kimberly has helped me see my situation from a different perspective. She offers strategies and exercises to help me cope. She also has shared with me behaviors and thoughts within me that need to change.

Reviewed March 2022

Kim is very helpful as a therapist.. she pushes me to strive for the better good in me always and I appreciate that very much Thank you so much Kim Heidi Westrick

Reviewed January 2022

Kimberly is so far really great at her job. She has helped alot with what I'm going through... im grateful for her

Reviewed January 2022

She is awesome

Reviewed December 2021

She does her job well, and has been very helpful in sorting myself out.

Reviewed November 2021

I’ve been recommending BetterHelp to everyone I know because of my therapist (Kimberly Stratton). It was so nice to be able to link with someone who has the experience and understanding to help me heal. I used to dread the idea of therapy but now I look forward to being able to talk and have someone listen. Thanks for being a part of my journey to health.

Reviewed November 2021

I've had one session with her and so far I love talking to her. She's really understanding and kind and very non judgemental. She checks in on me and I really appreciate her help. Would absolutely recommend to anyone going through a hard time

Reviewed November 2021

She’s very easy to talk to. Makes me think and helps me understand myself. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help.

Reviewed November 2021

Kimberly has been great so far. I truly feel like she listens and understands where I'm coming from without being condescending or pushy for me to express my feelings. I feel like I can talk to her without judgement knowing that she is going to bring a great perspective to my sessions.

Reviewed November 2021

Kimberly Stratton has been a wonderful blessing in my life. I have really enjoyed talking with her and look forward to hearing what she has to say. Thank you for the important work you do. I appreciate you so much

Reviewed August 2021

She helps me to see things in a new light. She is real helpful.

Reviewed July 2021

She’s been a good listener and has worked with me in the ways that are best suited for me, even checked in when I hadn’t responded as quickly as I usually do.

Reviewed July 2021

She’s been a rock for me and extremely helpful in my life issues. I would still be in a very unhappy place if it wasn’t for my time with her!

Reviewed September 2020

She is an amazing listener.....and also understands me....very important....because I can pick up on those things of someone who does not truly understand someone like me, but she has a phenomenal approach to my issues and I appreciate that......thank you, Kathy New

Reviewed September 2020

Kimberly is a really good counselor. She takes time to listen to your problems. She is knowledgeable about a lot of things. She has helped me deal with a lot of struggles i've had. I recommend her to anyone who needs a good counselor.

Reviewed September 2020

I really enjoy speaking with Kimberly and am very happy with the receptiveness of her messages. I think she's been a great help to me for the past couple weeks and I will continue to speak with her on a weekly basis.

Reviewed August 2020

I am very glad that I found BetterHelp, I was matched with another therapist but felt it wasn’t a great match and then I was Matched with Kimberly and she has been very encouraging and supportive, I feel like I can be honest and communicate openly, which is something I felt too scared to do in face to face therapy.

Reviewed July 2020

I really enjoy how quickly we jumped into my problems.

Reviewed May 2020

I'm still pretty mew to counseling but so far, she has been very helpful. Shes responds quickly, helped me set a goal to work towards and is very nice on the phone.

Reviewed May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kimberly Stratton offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kimberly Stratton works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kimberly Stratton speak?

Kimberly Stratton speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kimberly Stratton have?

Kimberly Stratton has 17 years of experience.

Where is Kimberly Stratton licensed to practice?

Kimberly Stratton is licensed to practice in Michigan and Arizona.

Does Kimberly Stratton accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kimberly Stratton does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kimberly Stratton offer?

Kimberly Stratton offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kimberly Stratton?

Kimberly Stratton can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kimberly Stratton?

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