Kimatha Spratling

Empowering practical change through collaborative care

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Kimatha

Kimatha Spratling is a licensed LMSW practicing in Michigan who helps people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a practical, strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert on their own story and aims to build on existing resources to meet current challenges. Her work also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, LGBT-related issues, family matters, and related areas such as communication problems and commitment issues.

With six years of professional experience, she uses evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, alongside motivational interviewing and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate. Kimatha emphasizes collaborative work and supports clients who are ready to take the initial step toward change, acknowledging that beginning therapy often requires courage.

Her Michigan license is presented as a foundation for thoughtful, practical care that seeks to empower clients as they pursue their goals.

Online approaches that support change and resilience

Kimatha commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotions run high. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when helping clients build motivation for change and Trauma-Focused Therapy when processing past wounds.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the collaboration between therapist and client. Kimatha aims to explore goals, preferences, and life circumstances together to tailor which methods are emphasized, adjusting strategies over time as needs evolve and progress is assessed jointly.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and allow ongoing contact through multiple channels, which can support practice of skills between sessions and timely check-ins when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Kimatha address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and related issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, and family matters.

Which therapeutic approaches does she use?

Her practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, applied to fit each client's situation.

How much experience does she have?

Kimatha has six years of professional experience delivering mental health support in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan with license number MI LMSW 6801116047.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.

How are therapy costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disorders

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceForgivenessPersonality disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English