- Sleep and rest focus
- Values-driven care
- Skill based work
About Kristy
Kristy Groves is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, sleep problems, and self-esteem struggles. She approaches work with empathy and straightforwardness. Kristy believes people are the experts on their own lives and brings that belief into every session.
She listens for strengths and practical options clients can use right away. Sessions focus on small steps that add up over time, whether the need is better sleep, managing anxiety, or making a change at work. Kristy aims to help clients feel more in control of daily routines and relationships.
Her background includes five years as a licensed clinician, plus earlier roles in helping professions. That mixture shaped a practical style rooted in real-world coping skills. Kristy uses several evidence-informed methods to shape sessions to each person’s needs.
Approaches she uses include cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts, acceptance-based work to clarify personal values, and mindfulness practices to build calm and awareness. She also draws on client-centered and dialectical strategies to keep sessions grounded and solution-oriented.
Kristy works with a broad range of concerns, including trauma-related issues, grief, relationship and intimacy topics, parenting strain, ADHD, and body image. She aims to partner with each person to set clear goals and track small gains toward better sleep, reduced worry, and more confidence.
How therapy approaches guide online sessions
Kristy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and then tests small changes to see what helps. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking values-based steps, even when uncomfortable feelings are present.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Kristy will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. The plan can change over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so clients stay involved in deciding the next steps.
If you are considering online options, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Kristy uses approaches that adapt well to conversation, homework, and brief mindfulness exercises, which can fit into many day-to-day schedules. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or school by reducing travel time, and it can allow for short check-ins or longer skills-focused meetings depending on what is needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kristy help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, sleep difficulties, self-esteem and many related life challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. Kristy emphasizes small steps, clear goals, and building skills that can be used between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
Kristy has five years working as a licensed clinician, plus earlier experience in helping professions that shaped her practical approach.
What credential and location should I know about?
She holds an LCSW license in Missouri and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Kristy does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.