- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- DBT strategies
About Kristy
Kristy Groves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with five years of experience as a therapist. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression and bipolar concerns, self-esteem and confidence challenges, and issues around relationships, parenting, and anger.
Kristy keeps sessions focused and practical. She treats clients as experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations aim to identify what is causing frustration or repeated patterns, then test small changes to daily habits and thoughts.
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance and mindfulness skills. She also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy methods to help people notice difficult feelings and respond more effectively. That means learning new ways to handle urges, manage strong emotions, and communicate needs without escalating.
Kristy often works with life changes such as career shifts, grief, adoption and foster care topics, and issues linked to trauma or attachment. She also supports people dealing with eating and sleeping problems, sexual assault and abuse recovery, ADHD-related struggles, and challenges tied to gender or sexual identity.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Expect clear tools to practice between meetings, simple skill-building, and check-ins about what is and isn’t working. The focus is on usable steps you can try the next week to reduce anger, reactivity, or build steadier routines.
How therapeutic approaches appear in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing troublesome thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values rather than trying to force thoughts away. It can help when anger gets tangled with avoidance or shame.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for addressing repeated anger reactions and for changing the habits that fuel them.
Mindfulness-based work trains simple attention and breathing practices so intense feelings can be observed without immediate reaction. That makes it easier to choose a different response when tension rises.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to pick approaches that match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the session formats Kristy offers before booking, since formats are not detailed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different formats also let people choose lower-bandwidth options or meetings that don’t require a camera, which can help keep therapy practical for everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with temper outbursts, growing resentment, frustration at work, and reacting to someone else’s anger.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work that leans on acceptance, behavioral change, and mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristy has five years of experience as a therapist and additional years in helping professions prior to clinical work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Missouri LCSW and practices from Missouri.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.