- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Emily
Emily Sheely is an LCSW licensed in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety and phobia. She supports people coping with life changes and complex concerns related to caregiving, chronic illness, first responder and veteran issues.
She takes a practical approach in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can be done differently. She uses clear tools and steps drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people manage difficult feelings and reactions.
Emily aims to make talking about hard things straightforward. Sessions often include skill practice, checking how strategies are working, and short goal-setting between visits. She explains techniques in everyday language and helps people try them in daily life.
Her background includes work with people affected by panic, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, sexual assault and domestic violence. She also supports those dealing with chronic pain, illness, and the stresses of caregiving.
People who are nervous about meeting someone new often find a step-by-step way forward in her sessions. Emily encourages small, manageable changes so progress feels realistic. The focus is on practical skills and clearer ways to handle social situations and anxiety triggers.
How CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Work Can Fit Online
Emily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thought patterns and change unhelpful behaviors; CBT offers concrete exercises for managing anxiety and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches specific skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when feelings escalate or when strong reactions make social situations hard. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on brief, goal-oriented conversations to build on what already works and set clear next steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she and the client decide collaboratively which methods to try and how to combine them so the plan fits everyday life.
Confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions help fit therapy into a busy routine, make scheduling easier, and reduce travel time. Online work also lets a therapist coach skill practice between visits and follow up on how tools are going in daily situations. If a shorter check-in or a session without video would help manage a day, mention that when scheduling so possible formats can be discussed.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and social anxiety and phobia, plus related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and skills-based, using clear steps and exercises from CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address symptoms and daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, mood issues, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices within that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.