- experiential emotion work
- somatic approaches
- creative expression
About Amelia
Amelia "Amie" Shipley is a Washington LMHC with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Amie also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, and young adult challenges.
Amie uses an experiential approach that brings together emotion-focused and body-centered work. She often includes art and creative practices such as visual art, writing, and mindful movement to help people notice what their bodies and feelings are saying. Sessions are collaborative and direct, with an emphasis on uncovering patterns that interfere with day-to-day life.
Her work draws from several models that emphasize emotion and relational experience. That includes approaches that attend to how early attachments shape current reactions, and methods that use movement or somatic awareness to shift stuck feelings. Practical tools and skills are used alongside expressive practices to help people try different ways of responding.
Amie makes room for humor and vulnerability in sessions. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life and partners with them to set goals. Creative exercises are used when they fit the client's needs and preferences.
People bring her issues tied to gender identity, workplace stress, seasonal mood shifts, sexual trauma, somatic symptoms, and struggles with self-love. She accepts international clients and offers work in English. If you want to learn more, she asks people to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Emotion and Somatic Approaches in Online Sessions
Amie uses several evidence-informed approaches that focus on emotions and the body. Emotion-focused methods help people recognize, name, and work with strong feelings so those emotions become easier to understand and respond to. Somatic approaches draw attention to bodily sensations and movement to shift tension, numbness, or stuck reactions that often accompany trauma and long-standing shame.She also incorporates creative practices alongside these approaches. Visual art, writing, mindful movement, and acting or improv-based exercises can be used to access feelings and try out new ways of expressing them. These techniques can be useful for people who find words alone hard to reach what they feel.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the client's goals, comfort level, and practical needs. That collaborative process helps shape session focus over time rather than relying on a single technique from the start.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, keep appointments during travel, or choose sessions that are shorter or less formal when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt creative and somatic exercises to work across different session setups, and Amie will discuss what will work best given your schedule and preferences.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, and workplace challenges.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses emotion-focused and body-centered methods to help people notice and work with shame or guilt. Creative practices and practical tools are combined to explore those feelings without shaming the person.
What is her clinical background?
She has 13 years of experience and draws from emotion-focused, somatic, and experiential methods. Her work also incorporates creative exercises like visual art and writing.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) licensed in Washington. Her practice is based in Washington state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Confirm session options and any regional considerations before booking.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where you are located.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.