Courtney Groce

Courtney Groce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. She brings ten years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and anger. Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at helping people find clearer ways to cope and communicate.

She focuses on building self-esteem and stronger communication skills. Sessions often include developing coping strategies for grief, trauma, caregiver strain, and life transitions. Courtney draws from several therapeutic approaches to match techniques to what a person needs in the moment.

Courtney uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered therapy to create space for people to be heard and understood. These tools support work on relationship issues, parenting stress, and challenges tied to identity or major life change.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, substance use, and family of origin problems. She also offers help around adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, abandonment, and communication or control issues. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's goals.

Courtney accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people use the platform's Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How approach and online sessions can fit together

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to act on personal values despite discomfort. It can help with anger, anxiety, and major life changes by clarifying what matters and practicing small, value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses straightforward exercises to change patterns that keep problems active. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotional reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens and follows each person's pace, which supports healing after trauma and during identity or relationship work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. This makes it easier to try techniques and adjust if something isn’t helping. The process is collaborative and paced to the individual's needs.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people work with a licensed professional in Missouri while located elsewhere if that suits their needs. Discuss session length and scheduling when arranging the first appointment to match therapy to everyday routines.