“I believe that everyone embodies resilience and strength, even in life’s most challenging moments. It is a privilege to walk alongside individuals during times of struggle and growth. I was drawn to this work by a desire to create a nurturing space where people feel heard, supported and empowered to move forward in meaningful ways.”
Kim provides a non-judgmental, person-centered approach rooted in trust, empathy and mutual respect. Clients describe her presence as calming and supportive, with a focus on collaboration and emotional safety. She builds individualized treatment experiences tailored to each person’s unique circumstances.
Kim’s clinical work incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and family systems therapy. She adapts her interventions to help clients better manage anxiety, mood, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties.
Clients working with Kim often gain self-awareness, emotional tools, and deeper clarity around their goals and values. She supports her clients as they process and move forward from grief, trauma or chronic health conditions, and helps them find new paths toward healing and hope.
Kim Fatato is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work at Western Michigan University. She has served in inpatient, partial, residential, home-based, and outpatient settings since 2002, and currently provides therapy for adults at the Pine Rest Portage Clinic.