- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- Grief and loss
About Kristina
Kristina Hoeksema is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to trauma and abuse. Kristina also addresses parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related worries.
She begins by listening to each person's account of what is happening now and how their past shaped those patterns. Kristina uses straightforward conversation to identify practical steps clients can try between sessions. She focuses on small, doable changes that reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions are collaborative and direct. Kristina helps people notice recurring family roles and expectations that influence current relationships and choices, including family of origin issues when those are relevant.
In session she clarifies goals, practices coping skills, and works on communication habits that get in the way of better connections. Kristina also supports people managing grief, caregiver strain, medical-related stress, and big life transitions. She can help people sort guilt, shame, and forgiveness concerns with practical steps.
Her background in social work informs a focus on real-world solutions. People looking for concrete strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve relationships may find her style useful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Kristina uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical coping and communication. One common approach helps people learn specific skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as paced breathing, activity planning, and steps to break down overwhelming tasks. These techniques aim to reduce day-to-day distress and improve concentration.Another approach centers on looking at family patterns and how early roles and expectations affect current relationships. This involves mapping repeated behaviors, naming unhelpful habits, and practicing different ways of relating to others. It is useful for people who want to change how family-origin patterns show up in parenting, intimacy, or conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristina collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She reviews options together and adjusts strategies based on what helps most in practice.
Confirm the specific online session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can attend between other responsibilities. It also allows practicing coping skills in the settings where challenges actually occur.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals, coping skills, and communication changes that clients can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristina has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including caregiver stress and medical-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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