Spiritual Integration and Trauma Therapy in Virginia & Florida
Online counseling for people navigating spiritual change, emotional overwhelm, trauma, and meaningful life transitions.
Choose Consultation or first full HIPAA-compliant video session.
Your life may still look fine on the outside, but something deeper has changed.
What you really want is to honor what is deeply changing while staying grounded in your real life.
Schedule free consultation or first full session. (HIPAA-compliant video sessions)
Your partner asks how your day was. You can’t explain that you spent it feeling like a stranger in your own life.
You’re afraid they want the “old you” back, the one who felt more comfortable in a life that no longer fits.
The Problem
You may think the problem is that you need to get back to normal, push through, or figure everything out quickly.
But often, the deeper struggle is this: part of you has changed, and your old ways of coping, working, or relating no longer fit in the same way.
You may feel torn between insight and responsibility.
You want to be honest about what is changing without making impulsive decisions or losing the life you’ve worked hard to build.
Without the right support, it is easy to stay stuck between inner truth and outer stability.
You’re ready for support as you move through this dark night of the soul.
What You’ve Tried
You may have tried to think your way through it, read everything you can, meditate more, or search for answers in spiritual spaces that feel insightful but not fully grounding.
You may have talked to people who care about you but do not fully understand what you are experiencing.
Or you may have worked with therapists who helped with symptom relief but did not fully make space for the meaning, identity shifts, or spiritual questions involved.
Insight helps. Reflection helps. But lasting change usually requires more than insight alone.
You need support that is both grounded and spacious enough to hold the full picture.
Self-help books give you techniques.
However, they can’t help you navigate the complexity of being a helper who’s had a life-changing experience.
What You Really Want
You want to feel like yourself again, even if that self is changing.
You want to understand what this season is asking of you without abandoning your responsibilities, relationships, or values.
You want to make thoughtful decisions from clarity, not fear.
And you want support that helps you integrate what you are learning into daily life in a real, sustainable way.
Why Working With Me Is Different
Who This Is For
This work is for adults in Virginia and Florida who are navigating spiritual change, trauma, emotional overwhelm, or meaningful life transitions.
Many of my clients are helpers, healers, and purpose-driven professionals. They are often thoughtful, capable, and used to carrying a great deal for others.
On the outside, they may seem high functioning. On the inside, something no longer fits.
You may be a strong fit for this work if you:
- have had a profound spiritual, emotional, or identity-shifting experience
- feel unsettled, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward
- want grounded support that respects both your inner life and your real-world responsibilities
- are open to thoughtful, honest exploration rather than quick fixes
This may not be the right fit if you want someone to talk you out of your experience, give you simplistic answers, or help you return to life exactly as it was before.
What To Expect
In our work together, we will explore what you have been through, how it is affecting your life now, and what grounded integration could look like for you.
Counseling sessions may include EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy, body-based approaches, and reflective conversation tailored to your needs.
The goal is not just insight, but real support for nervous system regulation, emotional processing, clearer decision-making, and meaningful change.
Sessions are 50 minutes and held by secure telehealth for clients in Virginia and Florida.
Some people feel meaningful relief within a few months.
Others benefit from longer-term support as they process deeper patterns and make gradual changes over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is spiritual integration therapy different from regular therapy?
Spiritual integration therapy makes space for both emotional healing and meaning-making.
Rather than treating your experience as something to dismiss or simply manage, we work to understand what it means for your life and how to integrate it in practical, grounded ways.
Will you understand my experience, or will you dismiss it as mental illness?
I approach spiritual experiences with respect, curiosity, and clinical care.
My role is not to pathologize what happened, but to help you understand it, reduce distress, and move forward with more clarity and stability.
I had an ayahuasca or plant medicine experience. How do I know if I need therapy?
If you are struggling to make sense of your experience, feeling disconnected from daily life, or finding it hard to integrate what changed, therapy can help.
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from support.
What if my family doesn't understand my spiritual experience?
This is incredibly common and something we can work on together.
Part of integration involves learning how to communicate about your experience in ways that honor both your insights and your relationships.
You don’t have to choose between your spiritual growth and your family connections.
How long are sessions and how do I book?
Sessions are 50 minutes and you can schedule through my contact page, online booking system or call (804) 404-5593 directly.
I typically recommend weekly sessions initially, though we can adjust frequency based on your needs and progress.
What are your rates and do you take insurance?
Therapy is $250 for each session (typically 45-55 minutes).
I have limited spaces available for several major insurance plans including Aetna, Optum, Oscar, and United.
I also offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for those with financial constraints.
Many clients choose private pay because they want complete privacy and autonomy in their therapy and personal growth work.
With insurance, you need a mental health diagnosis on your permanent medical record, and insurance companies may review your treatment notes.
With private pay, there’s no diagnosis requirement, no session limits, and your work stays completely confidential between us (with the standard legal exceptions that apply to all therapy, like safety concerns, court orders, etc.)
Do you see clients in person?
I provide telehealth services only to clients in Virginia and Florida.
This allows for consistent support regardless of your specific location and many clients find online sessions more comfortable for discussing sensitive spiritual experiences.
What is spiritual integration and how long does it take?
Do you provide psychedelic-assisted therapy or ketamine treatment?
No, I do not provide, prescribe, or administer any substances.
I’m a licensed therapist who specializes in integration work – helping you process and make sense of spiritual experiences after they’ve occurred.
Think of me as the therapist you see after your experience, not during it.
While I have occasionally joined clients virtually during their ketamine sessions at medical clinics for support, I do not facilitate psychedelic experiences.
My role is helping you integrate insights from peak experiences you’ve had, whether through ketamine therapy at a medical clinic, psilocybin treatment in Oregon, ayahuasca ceremony in Peru or Costa Rica, or a spontaneous spiritual awakening.
If you’re looking for psychedelic-assisted therapy, I may be able to provide referrals to appropriate medical providers.
My specialty is the integration work that comes after – helping you bridge those profound insights with your daily life and responsibilities.
What makes someone a good fit for this work?
You value both spiritual growth and practical responsibility.
I specialize in supporting high-achieving professionals, helpers, and psychonauts – those who intentionally explore altered states of consciousness – seeking to ground their insights in daily life.
What if I need to cancel a session?
I know that things happen sometimes.
I ask that you contact me at least 24 hours before your scheduled session to cancel.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before your session, or simply fail to appear, you’ll be charged for the full session.
If you’ve prepaid for sessions, you will forfeit that session.
What others are saying about Andrea Shipley, LPC …
“If you’re seeking to address issues or anxiety with a therapist who is warm and genuine, Andrea would be a great fit for you. Focused on a mindfulness based approach to her work with you, she has the skills and compassion to help you reach your goals.”
– Ms. Lisa Curtis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
“I highly recommend Andrea Shipley. Andrea is a caring and supportive therapist who helps her clients find healthy ways to manage their stress and anxiety. Andrea is committed to fostering her clients’ inner strength so they can reach their goals.”
– Carol Covelli, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
“Andrea is the go-to person for anyone who is looking for a compassionate and supportive therapist who really challenges you to think outside of the box. Her authenticity shines through in her professional approaches. I highly recommend her.”
– Kimberly Goodrich, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
“I highly recommend Andrea as a therapist and as a coach. She is warm, understanding, and thoughtful. She does a phenomenal job helping individuals figure out how they want to design their life in a way that is meaningful to them.”
– Dr. Morgan Levy, Psychologist, PhD
Ready To Begin?
You do not have to navigate this alone.
If something in your life has shifted and you are looking for grounded, thoughtful support, I invite you to book a consultation or first session.
Together, we can explore what is changing, what support you need, and whether this work feels like the right fit.
Call: (804) 404-5593, email: andrea@andreashipley.com, or book your consultation online.
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