Kristina Hoeksema , LMSW

Kristina Hoeksema is a Michigan-based licensed social worker with five years of professional experience, practicing as an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker). She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, and cope with grief and loss while also addressing motivation, self-esteem, and confidence concerns.

Kristina approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on existing strengths to work through challenges and pursue meaningful change. She emphasizes empowerment and practical support, offering a collaborative environment where clients can explore emotions, develop coping skills, and set goals that align with their values. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and Kristina aims to walk alongside clients as they take those first steps toward change.

Her practice centers on evidence-informed techniques tailored to individual needs, with attention to emotional safety and steady progress. Kristina combines professional training with a compassionate presence to support clients through transitions, loss, and ongoing stressors, helping them reclaim resilience and direction in their lives.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Kristina draws on evidence-informed therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and emotional processing. One approach focuses on skills-based interventions to manage stress and anxiety - these techniques help clients learn breathing, grounding, and coping strategies to reduce overwhelming symptoms and improve daily functioning. Another area centers on trauma-informed care for those who have experienced abuse or dissociation - this work prioritizes safety, paced processing, and building resources to tolerate difficult memories and sensations. She also offers focused support for grief and loss, helping clients navigate mourning, meaning-making, and adjustment to life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristina collaborates with each client to identify methods that match their goals, preferences, and pace. Together they assess what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy provides flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to meet with licensed professionals from home or another comfortable setting. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer multiple ways to engage with therapy, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care across distances.