Shelly Rivello, LCSW

Shelly Rivello is a licensed clinical social worker who blends therapy and coaching to help people reach career and professional goals. She combines practical tools with conversation to clarify priorities and next steps. Her approach is straightforward and focused on what will move someone forward.

With 20 years of experience, Shelly draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, among other methods. She uses short-term, goal-oriented strategies when someone needs clear action steps. She also supports exploration of values and motivation to keep changes sustainable.

Sessions often include skill building for communication and leadership. Shelly works on improving self-awareness, managing difficult thoughts and emotions, and strengthening decision-making. People can expect concrete strategies to try between meetings and check-ins on progress.

Her style suits people who want a mix of coaching and clinical perspective. Conversations are practical and collaborative, not overly academic. The aim is to help someone perform better at work while keeping emotional balance in view.

Work is organized around the client’s priorities. Shelly helps set achievable goals, tracks what’s working, and adjusts plans as needed. The focus is on measurable steps that lead to clearer thinking and better workplace functioning.

Using CBT and ACT online to reach career goals

Shelly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors that improve work performance. CBT typically focuses on concrete problems and practical exercises to change how someone thinks and acts at work.

She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and commit to actions that matter. ACT emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, so someone can keep moving toward their goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Shelly works collaboratively to identify which methods match a person’s goals, preferences, and situation. Together they set targets, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing of worksheets. Phone sessions can fit a tight break or need less bandwidth. Chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, coaching nudges, or ongoing accountability between sessions.