Arielle Shipp , LPC

Arielle Shipp is a licensed counselor based in Virginia with 14 years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, low self-esteem and depression. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she brings training and practical skills to help clients identify patterns, build coping strategies, and pursue meaningful change. She views each person as the expert of their own story and works from a strengths-based perspective, helping clients draw on their existing resources while developing new tools for growth.

Arielle recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life takes courage, and she offers steady professional support throughout that process. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and compassionate encouragement so clients can address difficult experiences and move toward clearer goals. Whether someone seeks relief from anxiety, wants to process past hurts, or aims to improve confidence and motivation, she provides focused guidance tailored to individual needs and rhythm.

Clients work with Arielle to set realistic goals, practice actionable strategies, and notice progress over time. Her combination of clinical training and years of experience helps people navigate change and build resilience in everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches and the Benefits of Online Care

In her practice Arielle Shipp uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress by focusing on practical strategies and skill-building. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is another approach she utilizes; EMDR helps people process and reduce the hold of distressing memories through structured sessions that can ease trauma-related symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used to address the impact of abuse and other traumatic experiences by combining stabilization, processing, and safety planning techniques to support recovery and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Arielle works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans and adjusts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or connect through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from locations across Virginia. Licensed professionals can provide meaningful, structured support through these formats while adapting interventions to the online setting.