Theresa Grodi-Kennon , LCSW

Theresa Grodi-Kennon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience in the mental health field. She spent over 17 years working in psychiatric hospitals, providing care to adolescents, teens, and adults, and has more recently maintained a private outpatient practice serving community clients. The LCSW credential indicates advanced training and clinical experience in social work and mental health care.

She is committed to helping people survive and thrive through life’s adversities, recognizing how depression, stress, and everyday challenges can erode confidence and a sense of self. Theresa focuses on helping clients reset patterns that have become self-destructive, rebuild a solid foundation, and develop practical coping skills and healthier habits. Her approach emphasizes listening, helping clients label and reframe difficult feelings, and offering motivation and support to make lasting change.

Theresa aims to create an emotionally inviting, nonjudgmental, and encouraging space where collaborative problem solving and resource sharing are central. She assesses presenting concerns, brings empathy and compassion to the work, and uses practical problem-solving strategies tailored to each person’s needs. Theresa has particular experience supporting people through grief and loss, offering tools and compassionate guidance to navigate survivor feelings and the healing process.

Therapies Used in Online Care and How They Help

Theresa Grodi-Kennon draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses - it is commonly applied to depression, anxiety, and sleep or anger concerns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathic listening and a supportive therapeutic relationship to foster self-awareness, self-esteem, and personal growth.

Theresa approaches treatment collaboratively, helping each person identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to try strategies, adjust approaches over time, and combine techniques so the care matches what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy with Theresa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still receiving tailored therapeutic support.