Online in California, Washington
(Online Only)
Sometimes the body holds truths too deep for words alone. You may identify as a sensitive soul, an outsider, or someone shaped by trauma. My work invites you into embodied presence and creative restoration, drawing on decades of attuned listening. Together, we’ll integrate somatic awareness, contemplative practices, and therapeutic imagination to uncover your inner resources. I weave ancient traditions with present-day healing tools to support your journey back to wholeness. With deep respect for your intuition and lived experience, I offer a space to rediscover the vibrant, grounded self that’s always been within you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities clients.
Treatment Approach
- Feminist
- Hakomi Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Jungian
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
Approach Description: With a foundation in trauma-informed care, I recognize how emotional suffering and physical discomfort often intersect. I support a diverse range of clients, with particular sensitivity to the experiences of those living with chronic pain or illness, as well as neurodivergent, trans, and queer individuals. My work is paced by your nervous system and guided by deep respect for your lived experience. I also bring extensive experience in psychedelic preparation and integration, helping you make meaning of altered states in a grounded, embodied way.
Education & Credentials
Ely Shipley PhD, CHT
- Gender Fluid
- License # HP61668464
- Licensed in WA
- Practicing Since 2021
Education: I am trained in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy and am currently completing the Somatic Experiencing® Professional Training Program. I am a transformational coach and a licensed hypnotherapist. I also hold a PhD in Creative Writing and Literature and taught at a university for over 25.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer some sliding scale spots when available.
- Out of Network
Ely Shipley Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California, Washington
To get a better sense of how I work, you're welcome to visit my website. I also offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation so we can see if we're a good fit. It would be a privilege to accompany you on your path toward healing and wholeness.