Kristy Groves
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Kristy
I am licensed in Missouri with 21 years experience in the helping professions, 14 in the mental health field, and 4 years in therapy. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, depression & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
What Kristy helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How Kristy works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She’s always there”
- “Very understanding, though still firm with help, would definitely recommend her to go to.”
- “Kristy made me feel heard and validated. Thank you Kristy.”
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- “I’ve had a wonderful experience with Kristy. She is an excellent listener who truly understands and validates my concerns. She provides helpful resources and practical skills that have made a real difference in how I cope with challenges. Beyond her expertise, she is a genuinely kind and compassionate person who creates a safe and supportive environment. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking thoughtful and effective therapy.”
- “Fantastic, she's really competent and willing to work with my needs!”
- “Kristy is amazing! She truly listens to me, and together we focus on achieving my goals. I've been working with her for over a year now, and I couldn’t be happier with everything we’ve accomplished together.”
- “She’s kind and attentive. She always listens and tries her best to understand the people she works with. Always trying to relate and build relationships with her patients.”
- “in the month that I was in therapy, all I really have to say is that Kristy was always there to talk to me and she provided very healthy, supportive ways to get me through my anxiety. I still struggle with it, but she taught me how to control it better. I would highly recommend her.”
- “I am deeply grateful for the support and care I have received from Kristy. Her kindness and compassion have been a beacon of light during some of my darkest moments. Her empathetic approach and unwavering support have made a profound difference in my life. Thanks to her, I have found a renewed sense of hope and strength. She has truly been instrumental in helping me overcome feelings of hopelessness and despair. I highly recommend Kristy to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist who genuinely cares about their well-being.”
- “I like her. She has helped me a lot.”
- “Kristy has been very prompt with our times, and very open to a variety of therapeutic strategies. I would recommend her to anyone!”
- “My therapist is awesome. She’s so smart and witty. She helps me with a wide range of issues. She supports me. She listens. She doesn’t push me.”
- “I absolutely love my therapist Kristy. She is very thoughtful and considerate 100% of the time. I could not have asked for a better experience with both the platform and who it matched me with. :)”
- “She is wonderful!”
- “11 out of 10 therapist, highly recommend!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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