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Shelly Rivello

Shelly Rivello

LCSW

Pennsylvania

Clinical social worker blending therapy and coaching

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW016708
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Career focused
    • Goal oriented
    • Practical steps

    About Shelly

    Shelly Rivello is a licensed clinical social worker who blends clinical care with coaching to help people move toward clearer goals. She draws on two decades of experience to support clients who want change in their career or professional life. Her style is straightforward and goal-focused, aimed at practical steps rather than abstract theory.

    She combines conversations about values and motivation with tools to change unhelpful thinking. That mix helps people notice what matters, set realistic goals, and take steady action. Sessions include work on communication and emotional awareness so choices feel less overwhelming.

    Shelly uses short-term strategies alongside deeper reflection. That means setting achievable milestones while also looking at patterns that hold people back. She helps clients build skills for leadership, workplace interactions, and managing stress that comes from role demands.

    Her background includes general and executive coaching paired with clinical practice. This combination informs how she guides career transitions, job performance concerns, and professional growth. Shelly aims to meet each person where they are and focus on what can change next.

    People who want practical change, clearer direction, and steady progress may find this approach useful. To begin, she asks about current priorities and helps map a plan with measurable steps and follow-through.

  2. Motivation, ACT, and CBT in online work

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It focuses on building motivation, weighing options, and supporting gradual steps toward goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes identifying personal values and taking action that matches those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking patterns.

    Choosing the right method is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions so work feels relevant and doable rather than theoretical.

    Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for focused check-ins between meetings. Some formats also make shorter or more frequent sessions possible to support momentum during career transitions. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and coaching tools to an online visit so people leave with clear next steps.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Career difficultiesCoaching

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What types of concerns does she help with?

    Shelly focuses on career and coaching topics, helping people clarify goals, improve leadership skills, and manage work-related stress.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is practical and collaborative, combining motivational conversation with skills-based approaches to set and reach goals.

    What experience does she bring to sessions?

    She has about 20 years of combined clinical and coaching experience guiding professional development and career-focused work.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Pennsylvania.

    Can non-US or international clients work together with her?

    Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

    What session formats are used for appointments?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What is the first step to begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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