Kristin Scott-Groves, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Kristin

Kristin Scott-Groves is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, supportive therapy. She uses straightforward methods to address stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented so people can find relief and clearer day-to-day plans.

Kristin practices in Virginia and brings six years of clinical experience as an LCSW. She draws from several evidence-based approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

Trauma-Focused Therapy supports recovery from traumatic events by working slowly through painful memories and building coping skills. Kristin also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-based space where people lead the pace and focus. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy add short-term tools for making changes and setting realistic goals.

Together these methods aim to reduce symptoms and increase practical coping. Typical work in sessions includes learning new ways to manage anxiety, improving sleep and eating routines, and developing better communication patterns. She also addresses grief, caregiver stress, fertility and adoption concerns, and life transitions.

Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to therapist availability.

How Kristin’s Approaches Work Online

Kristin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in online sessions. CBT helps people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and learn practical steps to feel better, which is useful for anxiety, panic, sleep, and mood concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy moves at a careful pace to process distressing memories and strengthen coping skills for post-traumatic stress and related symptoms.

She also brings a Client-Centered perspective, prioritizing listening and letting the person set the pace and priorities. Finding the right approach is part of the work together - the therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. This collaborative process makes it easier to pick the tools that fit each person’s situation.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier around busy family or work life. These options provide flexibility for short check-ins, longer sessions, or stepwise work between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same evidence-based techniques and goal-focused plans as in-person care, while fitting therapy into everyday routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kristin help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using listening and clear goals to help people make changes. Sessions focus on concrete tools and steady progress rather than long lectures.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of clinical experience working as a licensed social worker. That background informs her use of structured approaches and trauma-informed care.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure listed as CO LCSW 425 and FL LCSW SW19928, and she practices in Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Colorado, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida
Languages: English

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