Kristy Groves, LCSW

Kristy Groves is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and addiction concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, and career or life transitions. Kristy uses practical approaches so people can try new ways of coping between sessions.

She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and build clearer actions. Mindfulness and acceptance work help people stay present and choose values-driven steps. She also brings client-centered listening so each person's priorities guide the work.

Kristy keeps the pace collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on small, achievable changes and tools that people can use right away. She encourages clients to notice strengths they already have and to practice skills that fit daily life.

With five years of clinical practice as an LCSW, she blends talk and skill-building in a way that fits individual needs. The approach is flexible - sometimes skill practice is the focus, and sometimes it is more about talking through experiences.

Kristy offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make meeting easier for different schedules. Sessions are provided in English and are arranged according to scheduling options and subscription details on the platform.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT helps people notice and change thinking patterns that lead to distress. Online sessions using CBT focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing behavior changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages people to clarify values and take committed action even when emotions are difficult. In online ACT work, clients learn simple exercises to make room for hard feelings while moving toward meaningful goals.

Client-centered therapy centers on empathic listening and the client’s own pace. This approach online gives people space to tell their story while the therapist reflects and supports their choices.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative stance aims to match methods to needs rather than using a single fixed plan.

Practical benefits of online options include flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life.