Hi, I’m Elizabeth Shipman. I help neurodivergent children-and the parents raising them- feel seen supported and less alone.

A Little About Me.

I work with kids who are intense, sensitive, or often misunderstood—especially those with ADHD, sensory processing differences, or a PDA profile. I also work with women (especially mothers) who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or invisible in the daily grind. Some are navigating their own neurodivergence. Others are carrying the mental load of caregiving while wondering where their own needs fit in.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Play Therapist-in-training, I bring both clinical tools and lived experience to my work. I use evidence-based approaches like Adlerian Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), and Collaborative Problem Solving—always through a neurodivergent-affirming lens.

Whether you’re here because your child is struggling, or because you are, you’re in the right place.

Credentials:

  • Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist in Utah

  • Training in play therapy

  • Specilized in ADHD, PDA, Autism, sensory needs, and women’s mental health


Why Kaleidoscope?

I named my practice Kaleidoscope Mental Health because I’ve always been drawn to the idea that something doesn’t need to be uniform to be beautiful.

As a therapist, a parent, and a neurodivergent human myself, I’ve seen again and again how people are told they need to be “one way” to belong. But that’s not how real life—or real people—work.

A kaleidoscope holds broken pieces, scattered shapes, shifting light. And when you turn it just a little, you see something completely new. That’s how I view the therapy process. We’re not trying to fix you—we’re working together to shift the view, to notice patterns, to make space for your full, rich, messy self.

I work especially with neurodivergent families, big-feeling kids, and women who are burned out from holding everything together. You’re not too much. You’re not broken. You just deserve a space that sees you clearly.

This practice exists to hold that space.


My rates

Session rates

Individual and Parent Sessions

  • $150 per 50-minute session

Play Therapy Sessions (Children)

  • $150 per 50-minute session
    Sessions may include time to consult briefly with parents before or after.

Extended Sessions or Family Sessions

  • $220 per 80-minute session
    Longer sessions can allow for deeper work or more involved parent participation.

Consultation Calls

Free 15-minute phone consultation
If you’re unsure where to start, let’s connect to talk through your needs.

Insurance

I am currently an out-of-network provider. Many clients use their Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for payment. I can provide a superbill you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

I will be accepting insurance in the near future, and I’ll update this page as soon as that process is complete.

Payment is due at the time of service. I accept all major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards.


Sliding Scale

I reserve a limited number of sliding-scale spots for families experiencing financial hardship. Please ask about availability if cost is a barrier.

Get started with Kaleidoscope, today.