Trina Kroening-Skime

Trina Kroening-Skime is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin. She brings three years of experience supporting people who are wrestling with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and anger. Trina aims to give straightforward help in a calm, respectful setting where clients can feel heard and ready to change.

She focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions often center on understanding patterns, building new coping skills, and reducing situations that fuel intense reactions like anger or substance use. Trina uses contemporary, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work.

Her style is direct and compassionate. She listens first, then helps set clear goals that fit each person’s life. Clients can expect hands-on strategies rather than long-term abstract talk when the goal is symptom relief or better coping skills.

Trina pays attention to culture and individual background when shaping the plan. She helps people notice how relationships, work, and past events affect current moods and behavior. The focus is on small, achievable changes that add up over time.

For someone feeling stuck by stress, anger, or substance use, Trina offers a steady presence and practical tools. She guides clients through short-term goals and longer-term growth, adjusting methods as needs change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that focus on results

Trina uses evidence-based techniques that emphasize clear skills and coping tools. One common approach focuses on building concrete coping skills to manage intense emotions like anger and anxiety; this work helps people notice triggers and practice different responses. Another approach centers on trauma-informed methods that address how past events affect present behavior, helping people reduce reactivity and regain a sense of control.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Trina works with each person to identify problems, set goals, and try techniques that match their needs and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as new issues arise, so the approach evolves with the client.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into a busy routine, reducing travel time, and making it easier to have shorter check-ins between in-person visits. Online work can also make it simpler to keep a series of weekly appointments during life transitions. Trina helps clients decide which format and pacing match their schedule and therapeutic goals.