Kristy Groves, LCSW
Calm guidance for change
Details
| Name | Kristy Groves |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Kristy
Kristy Groves, LCSW, helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and addiction-related concerns. She focuses on building confidence, improving self-esteem, and finding practical ways to cope with day-to-day life. Kristy writes plainly and aims to create a calm space for people to tell their story and make steady changes.
She believes people are the experts on their own lives and brings that perspective into each session. That means listening first, then working together to notice patterns and decide what to try next.
Background and approach
Sessions often involve setting small, doable goals and trying new ways of responding to old problems. Kristy uses common therapeutic tools to help with mood, motivation, sleep, and relationships. She draws on Narrative approaches to reframe difficult experiences and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and actions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and build emotional coping skills. Her approach is straightforward and practical. Expect clear conversation, check-ins on progress, and easy strategies you can use between meetings.
Kristy also addresses issues like grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, body image, gender dysphoria, and adoption or attachment questions. Kristy practices as a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri and has five years of experience as a therapist. Sessions are conducted in English and include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
She supports people through transitions, career strain, compassion fatigue, and building healthier habits.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Kristy works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Kristy among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kristy directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kristy directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT shape online sessions
Kristy blends Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people tell and reshape their stories and to move toward values-based living. Narrative work looks at how personal stories influence feelings and choices, which can help with identity questions, grief, or moments of change. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match what's important to you, often helping with anxiety, depression, and motivation.She also uses Client-Centered techniques to keep sessions grounded in listening and empathy. That means the therapist helps the conversation follow what matters most to each person rather than imposing a fixed path. The choice of approach is collaborative: Kristy will talk with clients about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences as they go.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, short check-ins work well over live chat, and text messaging lets people share thoughts between meetings. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Kristy address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Other areas include grief, parenting strain, body image, and gender-related questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens to each person's story and then helps set small steps and practical skills to try between sessions.
What background does she bring to therapy?
Kristy has five years of experience working as a therapist within the helping professions. She emphasizes clients' strengths and supports them in making gradual changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Missouri.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Kristy offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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