- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Self esteem work
About Kristina
Kristina Hoeksema is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with five years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and struggles with motivation and confidence. Kristina frames clients as the experts on their own lives and aims to help them notice and use their strengths.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people identify what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning. Sessions focus on practical steps and coping tools that can be tried between meetings. Kristina talks through goals, habits, and reactions so clients can try different approaches and see what helps.
Her background in social work means she is familiar with issues that often accompany major life changes. She has supported people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, caregiving burdens, and health-related concerns. She also addresses family of origin issues, grief, and the effects of past abuse.
Kristina pays attention to how life transitions affect mood and behavior. She works with people who feel stuck after a breakup, a job change, or during caregiving. She also helps with anger, dissociation, and feelings of emptiness or guilt.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Because she emphasizes clear next steps, clients often leave with a short plan to practice before the next meeting. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Kristina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear strategies and workable skills. One common method helps people learn specific coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, attention shifts, and small behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm. Another approach examines how past trauma or difficult relationships affect current reactions and safety, helping people notice patterns and try different responses.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Kristina will discuss goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what feels useful. She aims to help clients test practical changes between sessions and decide together which tools fit best for their life and needs.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits daily life. It can also let people work with a Michigan-licensed LMSW while living elsewhere, since she accepts international clients, but confirm any regional details when scheduling.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Kristina uses direct conversation and practical coping tools to help people try small changes between sessions and track what helps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in social work settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker (MI LMSW) practicing in Michigan.
Can she work with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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