- Evidence-based care
- Practical coping skills
- Nonjudgmental support
About Trina
Trina Kroening-Skime is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Wisconsin. She uses a compassionate, evidence-based approach to help people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Trina keeps sessions direct and practical so people can find relief and build strength for day-to-day life.
She focuses on understanding each person's unique story and helping them develop straightforward coping skills. Sessions center on building resilience, managing difficult emotions, and reducing the impact of stress and traumatic memories. Trina aims to make progress feel tangible and useful between meetings.
Her work includes attention to mood disorders, substance use concerns, and problems with anger or persistent worry. She also addresses related struggles such as guilt, shame, commitment issues, and codependency. Trina listens for patterns that make life harder and helps people try different ways of responding.
Trina practices with respect for culture and identity, and she keeps the tone warm and nonjudgmental. With three years of clinical experience, she balances professional knowledge with a straightforward, people-centered style. The goal is to help clients leave sessions with clear next steps.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and scheduling factors.
Approaches that guide online work
Trina draws from contemporary, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom relief and skill building. One common approach emphasizes teaching practical coping skills for managing anxiety and depression, such as breathing and behavioral strategies to reduce distress. This helps people handle day-to-day triggers and lower overall stress.Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and their impact on mood and behavior. Work here involves pacing sessions to reduce overwhelm, naming difficult memories, and trying new ways of responding to painful thoughts and feelings. This kind of work often benefits people struggling with post-traumatic stress or long-standing emotional pain.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify what feels most useful, adjusting methods based on goals, preferences, and progress. This partnership helps shape a plan that fits the individual's needs.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, session length, and how to make therapy practical for everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions, plus related issues like anger, guilt, and codependency.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are compassionate and straightforward, focusing on practical coping skills and building resilience for everyday life.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She has three years of clinical experience working with mood, trauma, and addiction concerns using contemporary therapeutic techniques.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds an LCSW credential and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the provided information; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.