Kristy Groves , LCSW

Kristy Groves, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and issues related to trauma, addiction, and self-esteem. She supports people navigating relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, career shifts, and women's issues. Kristy approaches work with attention and care, aiming to help clients build practical skills and clearer goals.

Kristy believes each person knows their life best and brings their own strengths to change. She listens without judgment and focuses on what matters to the client. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small, manageable steps.

Her work draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy. She also uses client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy ideas when they fit the client's needs. These methods help people learn new ways to cope, manage mood, and handle strong emotions.

With five years as a licensed clinical social worker, Kristy blends practical strategies and supportive conversation. She pays attention to how stress, identity, and life transitions affect day-to-day functioning. Clients can expect a collaborative tone and concrete tools to try between sessions.

Kristy offers services in Missouri and conducts sessions in English. She supports people dealing with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, body image, sexual assault and abuse recovery, social anxiety, and challenges around intimacy and communication. Her aim is to help clients move toward clearer values and more steady daily routines.

Approach in online therapy and how it helps

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking small committed actions toward them. It helps when anxiety, low mood, or avoidance get in the way of what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and managing mood swings. Mindfulness Therapy uses present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and daily life and then decide on strategies with the client. That collaborative choice helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and doable rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different days and needs. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and learning new skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, homework prompts, and ongoing encouragement between sessions.