Courtney Groce

Compassionate LPC offering practical strategies

LPC Missouri

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Courtney

Courtney Groce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with ten years of clinical experience. She guides people through a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, grief, and issues related to self-esteem and career change.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes practical skills and personal insight to help clients respond differently to stress and life transitions. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered methods to foster clearer thinking, stronger coping strategies, and greater emotional awareness.

Sessions focus on communication, problem solving, and building routines that support daily functioning while also addressing patterns rooted in family dynamics and past experiences. She accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care

CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill-building, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports individuals in clarifying values and practicing mindful acceptance of difficult feelings while committing to meaningful actions, often helping with life transitions and coping challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist offers unconditional positive regard and support to help clients explore and make sense of their experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist works collaboratively to determine which methods fit a client's goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. Sessions may draw on one approach or combine techniques so treatment aligns with what a person hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and flexibility. These formats make it easier to schedule regular work around daily life and to continue therapeutic progress even when in-person options are limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to these delivery methods so skill-building and reflective work continue between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Courtney works with a broad range of concerns listed in her profile including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance, emphasizing practical coping skills, improved communication, and greater emotional awareness tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience providing therapy across a variety of life challenges and clinical concerns.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2017019181.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is available to accept international clients according to the profile details.

What session formats are available?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Mood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English