Trina Kroening-Skime , LCSW

Trina Kroening-Skime is a Wisconsin-based licensed clinical social worker who offers compassionate, evidence-based support for people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. As an LCSW - which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she draws on proven therapeutic techniques to help clients understand difficult emotions and develop practical strategies for coping and growth.

She emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental approach that honors each person’s individual story and cultural context. Trina works to empower people to build resilience, identify strengths, and create lasting change through skill development and collaborative planning. Her practice focuses on meeting clients where they are and helping them navigate stress, trauma, and addictive behaviors with empathy and professional expertise.

Whether someone is seeking relief from overwhelming feelings, needs support after a traumatic experience, or wants to address patterns related to addiction or mood concerns, Trina centers the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for transformation. Her goal is to walk alongside clients as they explore their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and pursue meaningful personal growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Trina employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and healing. One approach emphasizes skill-building interventions to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop coping strategies, and manage symptoms of anxiety or depression; these techniques support everyday functioning and emotional regulation. Another focus is trauma-informed care that helps people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable, reducing the impact of past events on current wellbeing. She also brings targeted support for addiction-related challenges, working with clients to understand triggers, build relapse-prevention skills, and strengthen motivation for recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Trina collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works alongside clients to adjust methods over time so care remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and connect with licensed professionals from convenient locations, helping therapy fit into a client’s life while supporting steady progress.