- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness
- DBT skills
About Kristy
Kristy Groves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and she supports those coping with addictions, low self-esteem, and motivation difficulties.
She approaches care from a client-centered perspective and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Kristy aims to help people build confidence and find clearer ways to manage mood and behavior.
Kristy uses evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. In practice this looks like setting small, achievable goals, noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Many people bring concerns about relationships, grief, intimacy, eating or sleeping problems, parenting strain, career stress, or the effects of trauma and abuse. She also lists focus areas including social anxiety and phobia, attachment issues, body image, gender dysphoria, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
Kristy prefers clear, straightforward work in sessions. She offers coaching-style support alongside clinical approaches to help with life changes and ongoing stress. People who value practical tools and plain language about therapy often find this style easy to follow.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values rather than getting stuck on unhelpful thinking. It can help when anxiety or avoidance keeps someone from doing what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that influence feelings and behavior and then testing and changing those patterns through small behavioral experiments and skill practice.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines practical skill building with client-centered conversations so the choice of tools evolves from ongoing feedback and progress.
Session formats are not detailed in the supplied profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If video or phone sessions are offered, they can help people connect from more convenient locations and reduce time away from work or family obligations.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, self-esteem, and related areas such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on goal setting, skill practice, and clear steps to manage mood and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the mental health field.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Missouri.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.