Theresa Grodi-Kennon , LCSW

Theresa Grodi-Kennon is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings extensive experience in mental health care to her practice. She spent more than 17 years working in psychiatric hospitals, providing care to adolescents, teens, and adults, and in recent years has maintained an outpatient private practice serving people in the community. Her work focuses on helping individuals survive difficult seasons and move toward growth and renewed strength.

Theresa sees how depression, chronic stress, and everyday struggles can erode a person’s sense of self, leading to self-doubt and destructive patterns. She approaches therapy as a chance to reset and rebuild a stable foundation - teaching practical coping skills, encouraging healthier habits, and offering steady support as people rediscover their capacities. Theresa emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients label emotions, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and unburden deeply held feelings so healing can begin.

In sessions she aims to create an emotionally supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients are heard and respected. Theresa combines problem-solving, active listening, and resource-sharing to address the concerns clients bring, including grief and loss. Her style is grounded in compassion and a belief that with the right tools and encouragement, people can regain balance, confidence, and forward momentum.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Theresa draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a client-centered approach to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, then clarify personal values and take meaningful action - useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it practical for depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating a respectful space where clients feel understood and can explore goals at their own pace.

Theresa approaches the choice of method as a collaborative process - she will work with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt techniques as progress evolves. The therapist-client relationship is used to tailor interventions rather than applying a single model to every situation.

Online therapy with Theresa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it flexible for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity of care during busy periods, and choose the communication style that best supports their therapeutic work.