Shelby Love-Daley

Using Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Therapy

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it teaches practical skills that can reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address panic and impulsivity through structured exercises and homework. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people feel understood while they explore goals and values and build confidence to make changes. DBT offers concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelby works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a mix of strategies from these approaches. That collaborative decision-making helps ensure the plan fits each person's priorities and life context rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Shelby uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. These formats allow continuity of care across locations within Massachusetts and make it easier to practice skills between sessions, stay connected during transitions, and fit therapy into daily life.