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Shelly Rivello, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - career and coaching support
See online therapy options- Career planning
- Leadership skills
- Goal focused
About Shelly
Shelly Rivello is an LCSW in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience. She combines clinical social work with general and executive coaching to help people with career decisions and professional development. Shelly focuses on practical skills people can use right away to improve work performance and leadership. She speaks English and works with adults seeking career and coaching support.
Shelly draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking, clarify goals, and try different behaviors at work. Sessions often include concrete strategies for communication, emotion management, and developing leadership skills.
Her approach emphasizes building self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Clients can expect structured conversations that identify patterns and set small, achievable steps. Shelly helps people weigh options, prepare for transitions, and practice new ways of responding to workplace challenges.
She also integrates coaching tools aimed at performance and career growth. This can include planning next steps, refining professional presence, and strengthening decision-making. The work focuses on what a person wants to change and the specific actions that move them toward those goals.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment arrangements vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Cognitive and Acceptance Approaches Work Online
Shelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, behavior experiments, and short-term skill building to address work-related thinking and habits.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and commit to actions that matter to them. ACT supports people who feel stuck by combining present-moment noticing with concrete steps toward chosen goals. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to strengthen motivation and resolve ambivalence when making career changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelly will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is most helpful in sessions.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or practice between meetings. Discuss practical arrangements during the initial match and scheduling steps to set up a plan that fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Shelly focuses on career issues and professional coaching. She helps with work performance, leadership skills, and planning next steps.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. The aim is to create practical changes in work and communication.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Shelly has 20 years of experience combining clinical social work with general and executive coaching. That background informs her focus on practical workplace skills.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and provides services to people located there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Shelly?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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