Kristina Hoeksema, LMSW

Kristina Hoeksema, LMSW, focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She offers a calm, supportive presence and works with each person to find practical steps forward. Kristina emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own stories and builds on existing strengths to make change manageable.

With five years of professional experience in Michigan, Kristina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges like anger and depression. She also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, cancer-related stress, adoption and foster care issues, and aging and geriatric concerns. Her approach aims to break problems into smaller, livable pieces so progress is steady and clear.

Sessions tend to focus on immediate concerns and skills people can use between meetings. Kristina listens for what matters most to each person and helps set realistic goals for coping, communication, and emotional regulation. She encourages practical strategies alongside reflection so clients can test changes in their daily lives.

People working through family of origin issues, divorce and separation, or end-of-life caregiving can find guidance on navigating difficult conversations. The work includes building communication skills, setting boundaries, and managing guilt or shame that often accompanies these situations.

Kristina supports international clients in English and frames therapy as a collaborative process. She invites prospective clients to share what they hope to change, so sessions can begin with clear priorities and actionable next steps.

How evidence-based methods work in online therapy

Kristina centers her work on practical, evidence-based techniques that help people manage symptoms and build new skills. One common approach focuses on skills training for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and problem-solving steps that can reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach addresses trauma and related reactions by helping people make sense of upsetting memories and build coping strategies to reduce their intensity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, what has or hasn’t helped in the past, and what feels most useful now. Together you will decide which methods to try, adjust plans as needed, and track progress so sessions stay focused on what matters to you.

Session logistics should fit into everyday life. The biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people appreciate the flexibility of remote work because it can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove commuting time so therapy fits around caregiving, work, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can offer the same therapeutic methods online as in person, and Kristina will work with you to match timing and format to your routine.