Therapist profile
Amelia "Amie" Shipley, LMHC
LMHC - Relationships and Family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Somatic and creative work
About Amelia
Amelia "Amie" Shipley is a Washington LMHC with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Many people come because of attachment or abandonment worries, blended family issues, or young adult challenges.
Amie focuses on body-aware and emotion-focused work. She combines experiential methods with art and somatic practices. Sessions often include creative exercises like visual art, writing, or mindful movement to help express feelings that words alone may not reach.
Her work draws on approaches such as Emotion Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside somatic techniques. Those methods are used to notice patterns, regulate strong emotions, and practice different responses in daily life. She also integrates Inner Bonding and the Neuro Affective Relational Model to explore how early attachment experiences shape present reactions.
In sessions Amie leans on clear, direct communication and shared problem solving. She invites collaboration and practical tools alongside reflective work. Humor and gentle experiment are sometimes part of how she helps people try new ways of relating to themselves and others.
People considering therapy are asked to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotion-focused work helps name and move through strong feelings. It encourages noticing bodily sensations tied to emotions and practicing new ways to respond, which can reduce reactivity in relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and practicing interpersonal effectiveness in day-to-day life. Somatic and creative techniques use body awareness, movement, drawing, or writing to access material that can be hard to reach with talk alone, and these methods can be adapted to remote sessions.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and therapist decide together which tools and exercises fit a person's needs and preferences.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow brief check-ins between commitments, and let people use visual or written exercises during sessions. Many people find remote sessions helpful for continuing regular practice and applying skills to everyday situations.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment and blended family concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is experiential and body-focused, mixing emotion-based therapy with creative exercises. Practical tools and direct communication are part of sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work in mental health. That experience informs her use of somatic and creative methods.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington. Her practice is listed as located in Washington.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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