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Online therapist

Cristina Kroeze

Compassionate guidance for family and life changes

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Cristina

Cristina Kroeze is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience in Wisconsin. She helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and major life changes. Her work includes support during pregnancy and postpartum, through midlife shifts, and into later life stages.

She focuses on clear communication and practical steps that reduce daily stress. Sessions are warm and direct, aimed at identifying what feels most urgent and what can change.

Background and approach

She pays attention to isolation, life purpose, and the emotional fallout of separation or infidelity. Cristina combines a holistic view of a person with straightforward skills work. That can mean practicing new ways to talk with a partner, pacing grief work, or building routines that ease anxiety.

She frames progress in small, manageable steps rather than big promises. Her practice is informed by Christian values while remaining respectful of each person’s beliefs and choices. She emphasizes respect, steady support, and realistic coping tools during hard times.

People who reach out can expect collaborative goal-setting and a practical focus on what helps day to day. Cristina aims to help people feel more connected to themselves and to others as they move through transitions.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online family and life work

Cristina uses evidence-based techniques in simple, usable ways. One common approach focuses on improving communication by teaching specific conversation skills and role practice. This helps when family arguments repeat or when partners struggle to be heard.

Another approach centers on coping with life transitions and grief by breaking overwhelming problems into small steps. That work includes building routines, tracking moods, and naming values to guide choices after loss or during major changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cristina works with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust as they learn what helps. She frames therapy as a team effort where preferences and real-life constraints shape the plan.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy families and people in different parts of Wisconsin. Video calls let therapists and clients see each other for role practice and emotional check-ins. Phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide shorter, more frequent contact for coaching, check-ins, or when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to keep momentum and use therapy around everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship and family problems, grief, parenting, and coping with big life changes. Other areas include postpartum and pregnancy issues, midlife and aging concerns, and social anxiety.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is compassionate and practical. She combines emotional support with clear skills so clients can use changes in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
Cristina has 15 years of clinical experience working with people on family, relationship, and life transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with credential WI LCSW 8361 - 123 and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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