Arielle Shipp , LPC

Arielle Shipp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. Her approach centers on recognizing each person's strengths and lived experience as essential resources for healing and growth.

Arielle honors the idea that clients are the experts of their own stories and partners with them to identify goals, build coping skills, and navigate difficult transitions. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside therapeutic exploration so clients can develop greater resilience and clarity over time.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life often requires courage, and Arielle is committed to offering steady support throughout that process. As an LPC - a licensed counselor trained to provide psychotherapy and clinical guidance - she combines empathy with evidence-informed techniques to help people move forward from what holds them back.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Arielle Shipp

Arielle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT emphasizes action-oriented strategies that can reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for clients working through traumatic memories and intense emotional reactions. EMDR combines focused recall with guided processing to reduce the impact of disturbing memories and support adaptive healing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Arielle works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust techniques over time to find the best fit. Decisions about which methods to use are made together so therapy aligns with the client’s comfort level and objectives.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and allow clients to maintain continuity of care even when life is busy or changing. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to provide meaningful, evidence-informed support in ways that suit each person's lifestyle.