Kristina Hoeksema, LMSW

Kristina Hoeksema, LMSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, anxiety, or big life changes. She works with individuals facing issues like low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, caregiver strain, and the effects of trauma and loss. Her tone is straightforward and supportive for someone taking a first step toward change.

Kristina practices in Michigan and brings five years of professional experience to her work. She approaches sessions believing each person knows their story best and already has strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversations rather than jargon or long lectures.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that aims to clarify goals and identify small, usable changes. Kristina supports work on parenting stress, family of origin issues, communication problems, and impulses that interfere with daily life. She also helps people coping with serious health challenges, aging concerns, end-of-life matters, and caregiver burnout.

Her work places emphasis on building confidence, addressing grief, and navigating the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Kristina encourages exploration of what matters most to each person and tailors strategies to match their pace and priorities. She offers steady guidance while respecting a client’s own expertise about their life.

People looking to begin can expect clear next steps and a focus on achievable progress. The approach is practical, person-centered, and aimed at helping clients regain a sense of control and direction.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kristina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people learn specific coping skills to manage intense feelings like anxiety, anger, or dissociation; it focuses on step-by-step techniques you can practice between sessions. Another approach centers on grief and loss, offering space to name what was lost, process difficult emotions, and find ways to carry meaning forward while living day-to-day.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristina will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful. The therapist emphasizes your strengths and priorities while tailoring interventions to your needs.

If you prefer online work, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on stressful days, or make attendance possible during work breaks. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to continue progress when in-person visits are difficult, and Kristina will discuss which format best fits your schedule and goals during the initial steps.