Therapist profile
Theresa Grodi-Kennon, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Parenting and Family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and grief
- CBT and ACT methods
About Theresa
Theresa Grodi-Kennon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience in mental health. She has worked in psychiatric hospitals and in outpatient private practice. She helps people who are worn down by depression, anxiety, stress, grief, parenting strains, bipolar disorder, trauma, and related challenges.
She offers straightforward help for everyday problems that pile up at home. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, problem solving, and learning ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts. Theresa listens, reflects what she hears, and works together with clients to set clear, doable steps for change.
Her background includes more than 17 years in psychiatric hospital settings treating adolescents and adults, followed by years running an outpatient private practice. That mix of acute and community work informs how she supports people who are recovering from crises and rebuilding routine life.
Theresa draws on several therapeutic styles to match each person’s situation. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. She also brings client-centered methods that emphasize listening and collaboration, plus acceptance-based ideas that focus on values and small, consistent steps.
People reach out for help with family stress, parenting pressures, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. Theresa also works with issues such as caregiving stress, blended family concerns, body image, eating-related problems, and midlife transitions. She conducts sessions in English and practices in Florida.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Theresa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small consistent steps toward those values, which can help with stress, grief, and parenting strain. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach as well, emphasizing careful listening and working together to decide practical next steps.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Theresa will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what feels most useful. She aims to match methods to the client’s needs and preferences and adjusts strategies as progress is made.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, or allow for brief check-ins during a workday. Different formats can suit different needs - for example, a phone call may be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and a video session can allow for a more face-to-face conversation. Ask about the practical options offered so sessions can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps adults manage parenting strain, blended family concerns, communication problems, and family conflict as individual issues to address in sessions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She combines client-centered listening with practical problem solving and uses cognitive and acceptance-based techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 21 years in the mental health field, including over 17 years working in psychiatric hospitals and subsequent outpatient private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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