About Shelly
Shelly McNulty is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice in Connecticut. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Shelly emphasizes clients' strengths and treats the person, not just the problem.
She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful. Her work centers on helping people name what feels hard and build everyday strategies. That can mean talking through relationship patterns, reducing worry, or working on self-worth.
How Shelly works
She also helps people process painful experiences related to trauma and abuse at a pace that feels right. Shelly often addresses communication problems and the emotional weight of guilt, shame, or isolation. She supports people wrestling with forgiveness, finding life purpose, or learning to practice self-love.
Social anxiety and specific phobias are also within her focus areas. Across sessions she uses practical conversation and reflection to highlight what already works for a person. She encourages small, doable changes that fit daily life.
Progress is built one step at a time, and she partners with each person to set realistic goals. Sessions can be scheduled in formats that fit different needs, and Shelly helps people choose what will work best. Her approach is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to manage life’s stresses.
What Shelly works with
The areas below are the ones Shelly selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Connecticut |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on practical skills and clear steps. One common approach emphasizes learning tools to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing techniques, activity planning, and breaking problems into smaller steps. These tactics help reduce daily overwhelm and improve coping in real situations.Another approach centers on processing painful experiences and reducing their hold on daily life. That work includes talking through memories, naming emotions, and slowly building tolerance for remembering without being overwhelmed. It can help people feel less stuck and more able to move forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so the techniques feel useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for people who prefer writing, want ongoing notes, or need quick, on-the-go support. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping focus on meaningful change.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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