Kristin Scott-Groves, Master of Social Work, VA

Licensed

Online Counseling

(41 reviews)

MSW, LCSW, CCATP Kristin Scott-Groves

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

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Kristin Scott-Groves is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

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Licensing: MSW, LCSW, CCATP Years in Practice: 6 State: Virginia

Welcome to the Better Help Community. Thank you for trusting us to help you. My name is Kristin Scott-Groves and I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia. I have worked as a clinical therapist and college professor, teaching psychology of lifespan development. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master of Social Work degree. I currently hold a certification as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and a certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT). I have worked with different populations including military members and their families, as well as children, adolescents, and teenagers. My experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting, and adjustment to change.

My approach to therapy is client centered. You are the expert on your life and you determine the direction and depth of therapy. Through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, I help guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans that accomplish their goals. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I assist clients in exploring relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This can help clients find the unhelpful and unhealthy thought patterns as well as learn healthier ways of thinking.

I applaud you for taking the first step in better health. I know that starting something new can be scary. If you are ready to take the next step in making healthy changes in your life, I will work with you on your path to success.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues ADHD Relationship issues Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Amazing progress done with Kristin, she genuinely cares about you getting better and moving on. Helps remind to set boundaries and she helps guide me into understanding myself wants/needs better.

Kristin is amazing! Thoughtful, insightful, and understanding – I feel lucky to have her in my corner.

I appreciate Kristin’s method of keeping things manageable. Small chunks. She keeps things on track, even when I follow rabbit trails.

She makes me feel safe. I know she cares about me

She has helped me to grow and become a better version of myself, I do not know what I would have done without her. I am thankful every day for her.

Calm, gentle and 100% in my corner. Kristen speaks honestly and directly when offering suggestions of how to better to look at situations I’ve encountered and may be faced with in the future. I’m grateful for her advice!

Kristin is such a lovely person to speak with. I feel validated, safe and comfortable to share parts of my life with her. I feel seen and understood with each session of healing I do. I get constructive feedback and understand more about my own thought process. I would highly recommend her to anyone struggling with anxiety or depression she’s deeply knowledgeable in this area. I really appreciate her help.

I was not a willing convert to therapy. For years, I’ve resisted seeking help. Tried couples therapy with my husband but each session ended up highlighting more wrongs than rights which left me confused and hurt. So when my son suggested I try BetterHelp for myself, I was not enthused. However, I joined and worked with two very good therapists before I found Kristin. She immediately put me at ease with her open style and active listening. I do prefer the face to face video option over texting or a phone call, too. We have been talking now for a few months and each visit has helped me to exam my past but to see that, although my past does influence who I am today, it doesn’t mean that I will continue to dwell there. IOW, I am stronger and more resilient because of the past traumas. I am now able to see more clearly what are red flags and how to set boundaries. These are all lessons I’ve learned since talking with Kristin. Her wisdom and care helps me to feel better about myself and more hopeful for the future. I’m very grateful to her!

Kristen is an amazing therapist. She listens to my concerns and gives me feedback that helps me to challenge myself while understanding others at the same time. Highly recommended!

Kristin is extremely caring, empathetic and professional. I always feel like I am in good hands!

Perfect for me. Kind, funny, knowledgeable. Knows how to support, yet make you think. I can't say enough good things. I feel like I won the lottery.

I am not sure where I would be right now without Kristin. She has helped me through so much and I also look forward to our sessions together. I am so thankful for her!

She seems good so fat. Geez, ask me later.

Kristin is the best therapist I’ve ever had

Great service. I know my councilor will help me. I have full confidence.

Kristen is great! She’s very kind and patient and helps me talk through anything I want. She helps me reframe how I think about things and gives me great tools to better my life.

My Therapist is great! It's only been 3 sessions and feel very comfortable during session. I highly recommend her.

Kristin is amazing! She has helped me so much over a long and stressful journey of divorce with a baby! She has changed my life!

My therapist has been amazing from day one and couldn’t be happier with her

Absolutely fantastic lady. She is caring and listens until you run out of breath. Gives realistic advice and evaluation on thoughts and feelings on a certain situation. She helps put life in perspective and teaches about cognitive distortions.

I started therapy knowing I had some thoughts an feelings I wanted to work through but not knowing how it would go. I’m so grateful BetterHelp matched me with Kristin. She’s compassionate and thoughtful and makes me feel seen and heard. I’ve learned new ways to see myself as well as process my thoughts and feelings, all of which have helped me move through life in a more positive way. My experience with Kristin has been wonderful—everything I hoped therapy would be.

Kristin is insightful and listens to my issues and concerns with care. I would recommend her to those seeking help with mental health issues.

She's amazing kind and compassionate and truly listens to me

I'm grateful to have the opportunity to work with Kristin Scott-Groves. She understands me well and has helped me to work through problems in a healthy way. She is patient, communicates well, and is very observant. I have learned a lot from her, and she has definitely helped me learn more about myself.

Kristin has been amazing! She has been a really great match for me and her skillset really speaks to what I need. Kirstin has helped me understand where I have been stuck and shared some tools and ideas with me on how to move forward with clarity and control. I love that she is approachable and has a great sense of humor, honest and supportive. These are really nice additional qualities as they are key in my own ability to feel comfortable with her and to be in a safe 'space' discussing my process and situation.

respectful, positive and experienced person and good listener

Kristen is a wonderful therapist. She listens, responds quickly, offers helpful advice and is very understanding. She is helping me tremendously.

Thanks Kristin! You've helped me through alot so far!

Kristin has helped me work through some of the barriers in my life, and she continues to guide me through each situation. One of her best qualities is her ability to help me understand what I’m saying and thinking so that I can get myself on balanced ground!

Really appreciate Kristin and look forward to continue to work with her.

Kristin, Thank you for helping me navigate through this long journey in my life. Our sessions have provided me with a different understanding of the complexity of human interactions with one another, and the goals of what I should achieve both in the long and short terms. I appreciate your kindness and the approach you have taken to guide me in finding myself and my family. Thank you! Marco Jaén

She is incredible. I would recommend her to anyone!

Kristin has been a great start for my recovery. She is great at listening and responding. She led me to overcome some challenges I never knew existed in me

I’ve only had one video conference so far, but I’m comfortable saying that it’s enough to convince me to stay on BetterHelp for a while. Aside from spotty wifi [on my end], the conference went smooth! I worked through some background info, and Kristin was my Palmer! I feel comfortable moving forward with her, and I have fresh hope that I can have a better life.

I’ve been with Kristen for a while now and she’s helped tremendously in my life . She listens and targets the issues promptly and accurately . I definitely recommend her

I absolutely love Kristin! She has been so helpful. I could not have been matched with a better counselor and so appreciate her expertise.

I'm finally feeling heard and accepted for who I am. Kristen listens to my concerns without judgement and offers tools and exercises I can implement to help me navigate my issues outside of our sessions.

Kristin is a great counselor. I really like how she repeats back what I’m saying at times to know that we’re on the same page. She is also very encouraging.

When I first spoke to a counselor at Betterhelp, I was skeptical because she didn't seem like she knew the information she should know in order to help me get over my hurdles. Then I transferred to Kristin and in just one session, she made me feel 10x more confident in my ability to handle stress and anxiety. She is kind, patient, understanding, a good listener, and addresses my concerns and needs in a professional, timely, and empathetic manner. She truly is a blessing.

Kristin Scott-Groves is helping me to reconnect with myself in a way I would have never felt possible after many years in a toxic relationship. Her thoughtful comments and questions have really challenged me, and her suggestions for dealing with my anxiety have been simple and easy to incorporate into my daily life. I'm starting to feel more joyful and in charge of my own feelings again!

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