Successful at Everything Except
FEELING FULFILLED?
Online counseling for helpers, healers, and purpose-driven professionals in Virginia and Florida
Opens secure scheduling (HIPAA-compliant sessions)
Alive Explorations offers grounded, thoughtful support for people navigating spiritual awakening, emotional overwhelm, trauma, and meaningful life transitions.
SPIRITUAL INTEGRATION
& TRAUMA THERAPY
For Virginia and Florida Only
You carry a lot, feel deeply, and are navigating changes that no longer fit neatly into your old life.
Lately, you may be feeling emotionally raw, existentially changed, or unsure how to move forward, even if you’re still functioning well on the outside.
Maybe you had a profound peak experience: an awakening during meditation, a paradigm-shifting journey, or a transformative event that completely shifted your perspective on life, work, and what really matters.
Now you’re sitting in a life that looks fine on the outside, but inside you’re wondering, “Is this really all there is?” or “Who am I now?” or “Why does this feel harder for me than it seems for everyone else?”
It’s hard not to worry that the people closest to you want the “old you” back and may not understand what’s changing inside you.
What you really want is to feel like yourself and handle your responsibilities, without losing yourself again.
Some therapists may not fully understand spiritually transformative experiences or may view them primarily through a pathology lens.
Without the right support, it’s easy to stay stuck between insight and action, carrying a life that still works on the outside but no longer feels right on the inside.
After our work together, you’ll be able to reflect on your life experiences without spiraling.
It’ll be easier to stay present in your work and relationships and make grounded decisions about what’s next for your life.
The goal is not to force you back into your old ways. It’s to help you stay functional while also being honest about what needs to change.
You’ll make practical decisions from clarity, not crisis, whether that means setting better boundaries, changing how you work, having honest conversations, or rethinking what success means for this season of your life.
I’m a licensed therapist who specializes in helping people process the complex emotions that can follow mystical experiences, using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and mindfulness-based therapy.
I understand both clinical treatment and spiritual integration, so I can help you process your experience without pathologizing it.
Schedule first session or free consultation. Secure calls.
Hi, I’m Andrea Shipley, LPC.
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
My aim is to listen deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and help you move intentionally toward what matters most to you.
I don’t pathologize spiritual experiences or try to convince you they weren’t real.
Instead, I help you process the complex emotions, relationship challenges, and professional concerns that arise when profound spiritual insights meet daily responsibilities.
You can expect support that is grounded, practical, and respectful of your inner life, while also helping you navigate the realities of work, relationships, and daily responsibilities.
WHY MY APPROACH WORKS
Lived Experience
I’ve made costly mistakes, taken leaps without enough clarity, and learned the hard way that meaningful change needs both courage and discernment.
While I can’t promise that your path will be simple or linear, I can help you make important decisions from wisdom instead of fear, with a clear understanding of what’s at stake and why it may be worth it.
Clinical and Spiritual Understanding:
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who also understands spiritual experiences.
This combination is uncommon. Many therapists are well trained clinically but may not feel comfortable working with spiritually transformative experiences in a nuanced way.
Supporting Helpers, Healers, and Purpose-Driven Professionals:
I work primarily with people who are used to carrying responsibility, showing up for others, and holding it together, even when something deeper in their lives no longer fits.
Rather than offering vague advice about blowing up your life or “following your passion,” I help you make thoughtful, grounded changes that support your wellbeing, relationships, and sense of meaning and purpose.
Evidence-Based Methods:
I use EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), mindfulness-based approaches, and somatic methods adapted for spiritual content and professional contexts.
These aren’t experimental techniques – they’re proven approaches applied to your specific challenges and intentions.
Schedule first session or free consultation. Secure calls.
Testimonials
I feel like I just got ten years of therapy in an audio message! I’m going to be thinking on this one!
My soul and heart so appreciates this safe and organized push out of my comfort zone into the life of my dreams. Thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if therapy is the right fit?
Will you pathologize my spiritual experience?
No. I take spiritual experiences seriously and approach them with both clinical care and respect.
My role is to help you integrate what happened, reduce distress, and move forward with more clarity and stability.
What if my family thinks I'm having a breakdown?
I’ll help you communicate in ways that reduce their panic.
We’ll also work on setting boundaries while maintaining relationships and develop strategies for these conversations.
How long does therapy/counseling take?
That depends on your goals, symptoms, and what kind of support you need.
Some clients feel meaningful relief within a few months, while others stay longer for deeper work. We’ll check in regularly and adjust as needed.
What are your counseling rates?
Private-pay counseling sessions are $250.
Limited insurance spots are available for select plans, and sliding scale options may be available based on need.
You can learn more or book through the therapy page.
What happens in therapy sessions?
50-minute telehealth sessions are designed to meet you where you are using EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches.
We start with a brief grounding meditation and focus on practical skill building, trauma-recovery, and depth work.
Are our sessions confidential and HIPAA-compliant?
Your information is protected by federal privacy laws and professional ethical standards.
How do I get started?
You can book a counseling consultation or schedule directly if you already know you’d like to begin therapy with Andrea.
If you’re unsure whether counseling is the right fit, reach out through the contact page and we can talk through your options.
Coaching resources are also available on a separate page for people who are not seeking therapy.
Come Alive. Explore Your Soul.
Design Your Life.
READY TO GET THE
SUPPORT YOU NEED?
Contact Information:
Phone: (804) 404-5593
Email: andrea@andreashipley.com
Next Steps:
1. Reach out or book a call.
2. We’ll clarify the best fit for you.
3. Begin getting the support you need with clarity.
Other Ways to Work Together
For those who are not seeking therapy, I also offer a limited set of coaching resources focused on intentional, authentic life change. Coaching is available nationwide.
Current Services:
- Licensed therapy and EMDR for spiritual integration, mental health, and trauma.
- Educational and coaching resources
for intentional life change
WE’RE GROWING INTO A COLLABORATIVE WELLNESS CENTER
Alive Explorations is expanding to offer more comprehensive support for purpose-driven people who carry a great deal and need grounded support of their own.
Future Vision:
We’re building a collective of independent therapists and holistic practitioners working together to support people navigating trauma, spiritual change, and meaningful life transitions.
The growing collective specializes in spiritual integration, trauma processing, and authentic life design for people navigating meaningful change.
Our mission is to create a trusted resource where people can access both clinical expertise and holistic support while building lives that feel more meaningful, sustainable, and authentically their own.
