Kristin Scott-Groves

Kristin Scott-Groves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and major life shifts. She frames sessions around practical problem-solving and clear steps that fit into everyday life. Kristin meets clients where they are and helps them find ways forward during difficult transitions.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with structured techniques to change unhelpful habits. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are affecting daily living. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods help clients set realistic goals and take small, manageable steps toward them.

Kristin has six years of clinical experience working with people facing mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and challenges tied to family change. She also supports those dealing with adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and fertility or parenting concerns. Her work includes helping people with intimacy, sleep, eating, and self-esteem struggles.

In sessions she emphasizes concrete tools - communication skills, coping strategies, and problem-solving plans - so progress can be measured and adjusted. People often work on ways to reduce anxiety, handle relationship tensions, or recover from traumatic events. Kristin aims to help clients build resilience and clearer decision-making during life changes.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short intake that matches them with a therapist and schedules sessions according to availability. Sessions are conducted in English and Kristin does not accept international clients.

How Kristin’s approaches work in online therapy

Kristin combines client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people understand what keeps them stuck and practice different ways of responding. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust so clients can talk through difficult feelings. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors, offering clear exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful patterns.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck about making changes. That approach helps clarify personal values and find motivation for steps like adjusting routines or trying new coping skills. Together these methods are used collaboratively so the therapist and client decide what will help most based on goals and day-to-day needs.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm which session formats are offered before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit sessions into busy lives. It can allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and help people maintain continuity of care during periods of change. Kristin will discuss what style and format best match each person’s goals and routines.