Arielle Shipp

Arielle Shipp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She supports those coping with depression, low self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career or life transitions. She also addresses concerns like compassion fatigue, bipolar symptoms, and fertility or postpartum challenges.

Arielle approaches therapy as a partnership. She starts by listening to each person’s story and identifying practical steps that fit their life. Her style is straightforward and supportive, focusing on small changes that build confidence and relief.

She uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. These approaches guide how she helps people reframe unhelpful thoughts, process difficult memories, and learn concrete coping skills.

With 14 years of experience, Arielle brings steady clinical judgment and an emphasis on strengths. She encourages clients to notice what already works and to practice new skills between sessions. Sessions move at a pace tuned to each person’s needs.

People who choose Arielle often want direct tools they can use right away. She aims to make therapy understandable and practical, helping clients take manageable steps toward better sleep, calmer reactions, clearer communication, and greater self-respect.

How Arielle Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Arielle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and anger. CBT often involves setting small goals, tracking thought patterns, and practicing new ways of responding to stress.

She also brings Trauma-Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing into work with people affected by past trauma. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding how traumatic events affect current reactions and building coping skills. EMDR helps people process distressing memories so those memories feel less overwhelming over time.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a team effort. Arielle will talk with each person about their goals, life context, and comfort with different methods. Together they decide which approach or combination feels most useful and when to adjust the plan.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter or more flexible check-ins, and let people join sessions from a familiar place. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions when the approach and logistics are agreed upon in advance.