Trina Kroening-Skime, LCSW

Trina Kroening-Skime is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin who focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She combines a compassionate stance with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help individuals move through difficult emotional experiences and build sustainable coping strategies.

Her work emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their histories and current challenges. Trina centers each plan on the person in front of her, tailoring interventions to strengthen resilience, reduce symptoms, and foster personal growth. She draws on contemporary, research-informed methods to teach practical skills for managing mood, anger, and substance-related concerns.

Trina approaches therapy with cultural sensitivity and a commitment to collaborative care, helping clients identify goals and develop strategies that fit their values and daily lives. As an LCSW, she holds a clinical social work license, which reflects specialized training in mental health assessment and treatment. Whether addressing trauma and abuse, addictions, or mood disorders, she supports clients with steady guidance and professional expertise.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Trina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to remote formats. One approach focuses on skills-based cognitive work, helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. These methods teach tools for emotion regulation, problem solving, and changing behavioral responses.

Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed interventions that help people process distressing experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and control. This work often includes gradual exposure to difficult memories, grounding strategies, and paced emotional processing to address trauma, abuse, and post-traumatic symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Trina will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and daily responsibilities. These options expand access to licensed professionals and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that feel most manageable for their lives.