Kristina Hoeksema, LMSW

Kristina Hoeksema is a licensed Michigan clinician with five years of professional experience who supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on existing strengths to help navigate difficult moments and pursue more fulfilling, satisfying change.

Kristina holds an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - which indicates a masters level social work license in Michigan and training in clinical practice. She believes taking the first step toward change takes courage and that compassionate support can empower lasting progress. Kristina aims to accompany clients through that process, offering encouragement, practical tools, and collaborative guidance as they work toward their goals.

Her practice emphasizes empowerment and partnership, helping clients identify resources within themselves while addressing the obstacles that interfere with day-to-day functioning and wellbeing. Kristina is committed to creating a respectful therapeutic relationship that honors each persons pace and priorities.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Kristina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build practical skills and find relief from day-to-day challenges. One common focus is skills-based coping and emotion regulation, which involves learning concrete strategies to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and respond to strong emotions in healthier ways. These practical tools can be helpful for people facing anxiety, low motivation, or difficulty with self-esteem.

She also applies trauma-aware approaches that prioritize safety, pacing, and support while addressing the effects of trauma and abuse. This work emphasizes gradual processing and stabilization so clients can work toward healing at a pace that feels manageable. Additionally, Kristina offers targeted support for grief and loss, helping people navigate complicated emotions and life transitions with empathy and structure.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Kristina partners with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time to match changing needs. Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work - video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text messaging make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals, fit therapy into a busy life, and maintain momentum between sessions.