Theresa Grodi-Kennon , LCSW

Theresa Grodi-Kennon is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, people-focused therapy to help clients regain balance. She draws on two decades of experience in mental health to guide people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Theresa works with adults on issues such as parenting strain, relationship struggles, bipolar disorder, and women's issues. Theresa spent many years working in psychiatric hospitals and more recently has provided outpatient care in private practice. That mix gives her familiarity with both crisis settings and ongoing, everyday support. She listens closely and helps people name feelings and patterns that get in the way. In sessions she combines methods that fit the person and the problem. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and build useful habits. Client-centered and emotionally focused ideas shape how she stays present and responsive in the room. Theresa emphasizes simple, concrete steps. She helps people develop new coping skills, improve sleep and manage anger, and rebuild a sense of self after loss or major change. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, body image concerns, and career uncertainty. Her style is nonjudgmental and encouraging. Theresa aims to create an inviting appointment where clients feel heard and can work as a team toward greater confidence and steadiness.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking steps that align with what matters. It can help with anxiety, depression, grief, and getting unstuck from old habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises and short experiments to change how people feel and act. It is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the process by using empathic listening and reflection to help people feel understood and build self-trust.

The best approach often becomes clear through conversation. Theresa will work collaboratively to choose or combine methods that fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts tools and pacing as progress unfolds so therapy matches real life rather than a fixed formula.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls let therapists read facial cues and body language, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, tracking progress, and continuing work between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent when life gets unpredictable.