- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kristy
Kristy Groves is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and parenting concerns. She addresses self-esteem, motivation, grief, intimacy-related issues, and problems with sleep and eating. Kristy frames work around practical steps you can use day to day.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and skills you can try between meetings. Kristy uses evidence-informed tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on client-centered and mindfulness-based approaches to help people notice thoughts and feelings without judgment.
In sessions she may teach coping strategies, help organize priorities, and support behavior changes related to parenting, career stress, or relationship challenges. She also offers guidance for issues like ADHD, trauma and abuse, gender dysphoria, and body image when they come up. Kristy has five years of experience as a licensed clinician in Missouri.
She holds an LCSW, and she works with adults facing a range of life transitions and mental health concerns. Her approach balances practical skills with compassionate support to help people move toward goals.
What Kristy works with
Everything Kristy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kristy helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kristy lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristy will talk with clients about goals and preferences and try methods that fit each person's needs. The process is collaborative - approaches can be mixed or adjusted over time to better match what helps. Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and styles. Video calls allow a therapy-style conversation similar to in-person meetings. Phone sessions work well when video isn't possible or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.Questions people ask about Kristy
What kinds of concerns are addressed?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, parenting, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. The therapist emphasizes practical skills, goal-setting, and building on each person's strengths.
What is her clinical background?
Kristy has five years of experience as a licensed clinician working in mental health settings before offering online services.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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