Theresa Grodi-Kennon

Theresa Grodi-Kennon is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years in the mental health field. She works with adults who are worn down by stress, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and life transitions. Her approach is practical and supportive, aiming to help people regain strength and rebuild daily routines that feel manageable.

Theresa spent many years working in psychiatric hospitals with teens and adults, and more recently has maintained a private outpatient practice. She focuses on helping people develop new coping skills, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and restore a sense of purpose. Therapy sessions emphasize teamwork, clear problem solving, and tools you can use between appointments.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She offers empathy and straightforward guidance while listening for what matters most to each person. Theresa often helps clients label emotions, untangle overwhelming feelings, and practice habits that support steadier moods and clearer thinking.

Therapeutic approaches she uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. She draws from these methods to match strategies to each person’s needs rather than using one fixed technique.

Theresa works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. She encourages people to take a first step - complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to see if the approach feels right. Therapy is framed as a collaborative process aimed at practical change.

Ways therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and motivation by teaching practical steps to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for mood issues, worry, sleep problems, and changing reactions that cause distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, listening stance where the therapist reflects and validates experiences so people can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Theresa aims to work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. She adapts exercises and homework to what feels realistic for the individual so progress can be steady and achievable.

Confirm available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to practice techniques between sessions in real-life settings. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions, and Theresa will discuss what will work best when you get started.