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Arielle Shipp

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LPC Virginia

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages
English

About Arielle

Arielle Shipp is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, career strain, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She also focuses on related concerns such as body image, communication problems, fertility and pregnancy-related matters, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, forgiveness, and cultivating self-love and women’s issues. With 14 years of experience, she draws on a range of clinical tools to help clients move toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day coping.

Her approach views clients as the experts on their own lives, and she emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that build on existing strengths. Arielle commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside trauma-focused methods and EMDR when appropriate, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

She encourages taking small, courageous steps and offers steady support through life transitions and recovery from difficult experiences.

Approaches for Online Healing and Trauma-Informed Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can help process distressing memories by integrating adaptive information and reducing emotional intensity. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding the effects of trauma and developing safety, coping skills, and gradual processing when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then choose or combine methods that best fit the situation. This shared decision-making helps tailor interventions so they feel relevant and manageable for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access care from home or work. These formats support steady progress by accommodating different communication styles and schedules while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Arielle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting, anger, career issues, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue, along with related areas like body image and postpartum depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strength-based, emphasizing that clients know their stories while offering practical strategies and support to meet goals.
What level of experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Virginia with licence number VA LPC 0701012522.
Which languages are available and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what session formats can clients meet with her?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their preferences and schedules.
How is cost and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsFertility issuesForgivenessPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English