- Stress management
- Anger coping skills
- Addiction support
About Trina
Trina Kroening-Skime is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Wisconsin with three years of clinical experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and anger. Trina offers straightforward, practical support for everyday emotional problems and the moments that feel overwhelming.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills and manage strong feelings. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on simple steps a person can take between appointments. Trina aims to help people notice patterns, reduce reactivity, and make clearer decisions under pressure.
Her work often addresses related concerns such as substance use, mood and personality-related problems, codependency, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports clients dealing with commitment issues and men's issues when those topics arise.
In session she listens for how stress and anger show up in daily life, then offers tools to interrupt cycles of escalation. Conversations are practical and skills-based, with attention to real-life triggers and responsibilities. Trina emphasizes learning strategies that are usable at work, at home, and in social situations.
Clients start by identifying a few immediate goals and then test out changes in small, manageable steps. Progress is tracked through concrete tasks and short-term check-ins. Trina asks clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire before the first appointment to make sure sessions line up with their needs.
How evidence-based techniques work in online sessions
Trina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, concrete ways. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for strong feelings - teaching steps to slow escalation, reframe thoughts, and use short behavioral strategies when stress rises. This kind of work is helpful for anger, anxiety, and day-to-day mood problems.Another approach emphasizes processing past stress and trauma in a paced way so that memories stop driving daily reactions. The work looks at what keeps difficult reactions active now and then teaches alternative responses. This can reduce intrusive memories and lower reactivity over time.
Finding the best method is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as needed, making the plan a collaborative effort.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, video sessions when a fuller conversation is needed, or phone calls when bandwidth is limited. These practical choices help people keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and anger. Related areas include mood and personality issues, codependency, and guilt and shame.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize identifying triggers and testing small, usable changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a practicing clinician. That time has focused on emotional regulation, addiction concerns, and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin. Her practice is based in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the platform. The biography does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan chosen.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process connects you and sets up the initial appointment.