Online Therapist for Spiritual Integration and Trauma in Virginia and Florida
Therapy for people navigating spiritual evolution, emotional overwhelm, trauma, and meaningful life transitions.
$250 per 45-55-minute session (private pay, telehealth). Limited insurance spots may be available.
Choose a free consultation or your first full HIPAA-compliant video session.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Your life looks fine on the outside, but something inside has shifted
- You want therapy that takes spiritual experiences seriously, without pathologizing them
- You want grounded support for your nervous system, your relationships, and what comes next
This may not be the right fit if…
- You are outside Virginia or Florida and seeking therapy (see coaching resources)
- You need crisis or 24/7 support (please contact a crisis line or emergency services)
Your life may still look fine on the outside, but something deeper has changed.
You may be facing what therapists call an existential shift, a change so fundamental it touches who you are, not just how you feel.
Maybe it began as a peak experience that opened a door you can’t close. Maybe it’s been slower, like grief, trauma, or a quiet sense that the life you carefully built doesn’t quite fit anymore.
Now you’re trying to make sense of these existential shifts without losing your stability, relationships, or sense of direction.
Schedule free consultation or first full HIPAA-compliant video session.
The Spiritual or Existential Problem
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 your inner evolution without making impulsive decisions or losing the life you have worked hard to build.
This is sometimes called a dark night of the soul. In plain terms: you are trying to stay steady in work and relationships while your inner world is reorganizing.
Without the right support, it is easy to stay stuck between inner truth and outer stability.
Choose a free consultation or your first full HIPAA-compliant video session.
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’re learning into daily life in a sustainable way.
We work on
- Spiritual integration after a peak experience, awakening, or paradigm shift
- Trauma recovery and nervous system regulation
- Anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and rawness that is hard to explain to others
- Identity shifts and meaningful life transitions
- Reconnecting with your work, relationships, and sense of direction
You may have already tried
- Self-help books, techniques, and online resources
- Meditation or spiritual communities that offer insight but not full grounding
- Therapy that helped with symptoms but did not make space for the meaning, identity shifts, or spiritual questions involved
Insight helps. But integration usually requires support that is both grounded and spacious enough to hold the full picture.
Choose a free consultation or your first full HIPAA-compliant video session.
How it works
1. Book a free consultation A short call to see if we are a good fit.
2. Share what you are navigating We clarify what’s going on and what support makes sense.
3. Begin sessions at a pace that fits your life Weekly or biweekly, using approaches tailored to you.
Why many clients choose private pay
- More privacy (no required diagnosis on an insurance record)
- More autonomy (no session limits or medical-necessity reviews)
- More flexibility in what we focus on
Full details in the FAQ below.
Why Working With Me Is Different
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Andrea Shipley, LPC
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Virginia and Florida telehealth
- Trained in Transpersonal Counseling, EMDR, Mindfulness-based therapy, Nature-based and Expressive Arts approaches
- Special focus: spiritually transformative experiences and high-functioning professionals
What others say 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
What Sessions Are Like
Sessions are 50 minutes via secure telehealth video.
Most clients start weekly, then adjust over time.
We use a combination of EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy, and body-based approaches depending on what fits best for you. Sessions typically begin with grounding, then move into what is most present and practical.
The goal is real support, not just insight.
Choose a free consultation or your first full video session.
Who This Is For
This work is for adults in Virginia and Florida who are navigating spiritual and existential 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 is shifting.
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 simply listen and validate without offering honest reflection or thoughtful feedback.
Choose a free consultation or your first full HIPAA-compliant video session.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is spiritual integration therapy different from regular therapy?
Spiritual integration therapy makes space for both emotional healing and meaning-making.
We explore your life beyond your personality.
Rather than treating your spiritual and existential thoughts and experiences as something to dismiss or simply manage, we explore the meaning for your life and how to integrate it in practical, grounded ways.
What is spiritual integration and how long does it take?
I had a plant medicine or psychedelic 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.
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.
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.
Do you provide psychedelic-assisted therapy?
No, I do not provide, prescribe, or administer any substances and I do not facilitate psychedelic experiences.
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.
What makes someone a good fit for this work?
You value both spiritual growth and practical responsibility.
How do sessions work and how do I book?
Sessions are 45-55 minutes and take place online through secure video calls. (I do not do in-person sessions.)
Clients must be located in Virginia or Florida during sessions.
You can reach out through my contact page, schedule with my online booking system, or email andrea@andreashipley.com 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 also offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for those with financial constraints.
I can provide Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement, and I have limited in-network spaces available for several insurance plans including Aetna, Optum, Oscar, and United.
Most 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 confidential between us, with the standard legal and ethical exceptions (such as safety concerns or court orders).
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 or reschedule.
Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours notice, or missed without contact, are charged at the full session rate. Prepaid sessions are forfeited in those cases.
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Ready To Get Support?
Email: andrea@andreashipley.com, or book your consultation online with the link below.
Choose a free consultation or your first full HIPAA-compliant video session. Telehealth only. Virginia and Florida.