Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Kristy Groves, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and coping support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2022034068
- NPI
- 1225557333
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Kristy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- stress and anxiety
- depression and bipolar
- CBT and ACT methods
About Kristy
Kristy Groves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with five years of experience in clinical practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, self-esteem struggles, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Kristy also addresses grief, parenting stresses, career pressures, ADHD, and issues related to identity and sexual assault.
Her approach centers on practical conversation and skill-building. Sessions focus on identifying what is causing distress and learning concrete ways to manage symptoms. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and mindfulness practices to support change. The emphasis is on short, clear steps clients can try between sessions.
Kristy sees clients as the experts on their own lives and works alongside them to notice patterns that get in the way. She helps people translate insight into daily habits, like regulating mood, improving sleep, or handling workplace stress. Expect straightforward feedback and actionable strategies rather than long theory.
Her background includes work across different helping roles before focusing on therapy. That range informs a practical emphasis on problem-solving and resource-building. She pays attention to how family history, attachment, and past trauma can shape current struggles.
People often come for help with crisis points, life transitions, or persistent patterns that sap their energy. Kristy offers a steady, goal-focused way to work through those issues and develop clearer routines, boundaries, and coping skills.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which often helps with mood, panic, or sleep. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful when intense emotions or relationship conflicts are common. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting tools over time. The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins around work breaks, or avoid travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in the settings where they live and work, then bring real examples back to sessions for troubleshooting.CAreas of focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and related worries listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using clear steps, behavioral tools, and mindfulness to help manage symptoms between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience in clinical practice as an LCSW and additional years working in helping roles prior to focusing on therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Credential details are MO LCSW, indicating licensure in Missouri.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers