Kristina Hoeksema , LMSW

Kristina Hoeksema is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with five years of professional experience supporting people through life’s difficult moments. She focuses on helping individuals manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, navigate grief and loss, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Kristina approaches each person as the expert of their own story, drawing attention to existing strengths and resources that can be used to move through challenges and toward a more fulfilling life.

She believes taking the first step toward change requires courage, and she aims to offer steady support and practical encouragement throughout that process. Her work centers on empowering clients to identify goals, practice new skills, and reclaim a sense of agency as they cope with transitions, relationship strain, or emotional pain. Kristina’s style balances compassionate listening with goal-focused strategies so that clients feel both heard and equipped to make meaningful progress.

Kristina welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside people who are ready to pursue greater well-being, offering clinical experience and a strengths-based perspective to help them find clearer paths forward.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Kristina employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building and self-understanding. One common focus is skills-based work that teaches concrete tools for managing stress, reducing anxiety, and improving day-to-day coping. These strategies help clients develop emotional regulation, problem-solving abilities, and routines that support improved functioning.

She also uses strengths-focused, exploratory approaches that help people process grief, trauma, and identity concerns by examining personal history, values, and relationships. This type of work supports rebuilding self-esteem and making meaning from difficult experiences without losing sight of a client’s capabilities and resilience.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristina works with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. The aim is to tailor interventions to a client’s needs, preferences, and life circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls and phone sessions preserve a conversational, face-to-face feel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible, on-the-go options for check-ins and skill practice. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across distances, connecting clients with licensed professionals when in-person visits are not possible.