# Alive Explorations | llms.txt

## About
- Alive Explorations is the practice of Andrea Shipley, LPC. I offer online therapy for helpers, healers, and purpose-driven professionals in Virginia and Florida, with a focus on spiritual integration, trauma therapy, anxiety, depression, habits, emotional overwhelm, and meaningful life transitions.
- Coaching resources are offered separately and are available nationwide (non-therapy).

## Key Services
- Online therapy (Virginia & Florida only)
- Spiritual integration and trauma therapy
- EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Mindfulness-based, IFS, CBT, and somatic approaches
- Lifestyle design coaching and resources for intentional life change (nationwide, non-therapy)

## Who We Help
- Helpers, healers, and purpose-driven professionals who feel anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress.
- People integrating spiritually transformative experiences
- People navigating identity shifts, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm
- High-achieving professionals who feel unfulfilled despite external success
- Professionals ready to design a life aligned with their values and purpose

## Approach
- Grounded, practical, evidence-based methods
- Respectful, non-pathologizing support for spiritual experiences
- Focus on clarity, nervous system support, and sustainable next steps

## Pricing
- Private-pay counseling: $250 per 45–55 minute session
- Sliding scale options may be available
- Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement
- Limited insurance spots for select plans
- Individual coaching: $300–$5,000
- Coaching mini-courses: $72–$97

## Contact
- Phone: (804) 404-5593
- Email: andrea@andreashipley.com, andrea@aliveexplorations.com
- Website: https://www.aliveexplorations.com

## Getting Started
- Book a consultation or schedule through the website. Please do not include sensitive health information in website forms or email.

## Future Vision
- Growing into a collaborative wellness center of independent therapists and holistic wellness practitioners.

## Additional Resources
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aliveexplorations
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andrea-shipley-doswell-va/392822