Kristy Groves

Kristy Groves is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strain, career changes, ADHD, and trauma and abuse. She describes therapy as a place where clients' strengths guide change and where honest effort leads to new ways of coping.

With five years as a practicing therapist, Kristy blends practical strategies with a respectful, client-centered stance. She uses approaches such as Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered methods to build coping skills. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and learning tools that can be applied between appointments.

Kristy aims to make sessions feel collaborative rather than prescriptive. She listens for what matters most, then helps clients try small, realistic steps toward their goals. Therapy often includes mindfulness practices, values-based choices, and behavior-focused exercises to reduce symptoms and increase well-being.

Her background in broader helping professions informs a practical style. She emphasizes measurable moves - like changes in daily routines, communication habits, or thought patterns - that add up over time. People who prefer a straightforward, strength-focused approach may find her style useful.

Kristy invites clients to bring their stories and priorities to the work. She supports gradual progress and helps people build skills that fit real life.

Approaches you may use in online sessions

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address the effects of traumatic events by focusing on symptoms and coping strategies that reduce ongoing distress. It often involves learning skills to manage intrusive memories, intense emotions, and triggers.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take action based on chosen values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by clarifying what matters and building committed action.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding. The therapist follows the client's pace and supports self-directed discovery and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let someone use tools like mindfulness practices or worksheets between sessions to support steady progress.