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Kristy Groves, LCSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kristy

Kristy Groves is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri who supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and self-esteem challenges.

Background and approach

She also works with topics such as parenting, sleep and eating struggles, career transitions, compassion fatigue, LGBT issues, and many other life adjustments. Kristy’s practice includes attention to attachment and adoption concerns, body image, gender dysphoria, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective disorder.

With five years of formal experience as a therapist and an overall background in the helping professions, Kristy approaches each person with respect for their own expertise about their life. She draws from evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques to craft practical, collaborative work.

Her aim is to empower clients to identify values, build coping skills, and make sustainable changes that fit their goals. Kristy communicates in English and practices under Missouri LCSW license MO LCSW 2022034068.

How her approaches translate to online therapy



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice actions that align with those values, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and learning practical strategies to change behaviors and improve mood. Both approaches are useful for stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and many life transitions because they emphasize skills and real-world practice.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristy works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then tailors interventions from these methods to fit individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from licensed professionals without being constrained by location or commute time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Her work covers stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, self-esteem, and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She takes a collaborative, respectful approach that treats clients as experts in their own lives while offering practical guidance and skill-building.
What is her professional background?
Kristy has five years of experience as a therapist and additional years in the helping professions prior to clinical work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri with license number MO LCSW 2022034068 and practices from that state.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
She conducts sessions in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsGender dysphoriaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

What Kristy can help with

Kristy Groves works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Kristy works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, and self esteem.

How Kristy approaches therapy

Kristy's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Kristy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Missouri.