Animal Communicator and Behavior Specialist - Nationwide
Sudden (or slowly building) problem behaviors, aggression, fears/anxiety. Upsets and issues that happen during household transitions(changes in routine, a move, new animal or human member of household, grief and loss). Also helpful for any kind of adjustments and for senior animals, and end of life passage.
Usually a troubling behavior or change in behavior is a way that animals communicate with us--when we aren't getting their message. We humans don't always understand what they are trying to say, and if we are feeling upset or reactive, that makes it harder to hear. If you can train yourself to quiet your mind and listening, you may begin to hear their messages telepathically, and observe and read their body language. I promise, they ARE talking, just not in words.
Sometimes what you are seeing with an animal is a mirroring (reflecting back to you something about yourself, such as if you've been anxious or stressed). Usually when you realize what they are reflecting and address it, they will stop. They could also be taking on your feelings, as they are far more sensitive and empathic than we realize. I can help with these things for the animal--and sometimes this may involve you being included in the session or being guided to do some of your own work.
My role as an animal communicator, is to help you understand your animals better, and also guide you to hear and communicate better with them, yourself, to improve your relationship with them.
What enhances my communication work is adding on several energy healing techniques as needed. This could be Reiki, Flower Essences and Resonance Repatterning and Flower essences). These methods are for physical and emotional healing and help your animal release negative memories, trauma and issues from the past.
Why seek my help? Common reasons people ask me to help their furry family members are things like:
Sudden changes in habits or mood, negative behaviors like aggression or inappropriate peeing, conflicts with other animals in the household, difficulty adjusting to a new environment, and grief.
All animals have some history, some old patterns that need to shift. The good news is that my work can often help, and quickly. Rescues especially come to us with a history, often a painful one, and I've seen some very moving results with them. So often they've had some form of abuse, abandonment and other trauma before they come to us. We often know nothing, or very little about what happened to them (and even if we do, what then? The repatterning work can really help).
Even with non-rescues who had a happy childhood, household changes (new animal, new baby, new partner, a move, other changes in routine and schedule) can create upsets and problem behaviors.
More about me and how I work:
I've been working as an energy healer for close to 30 years--with humans and with animals. I'm certified in more than 8 different modalities, 5 of which can be used for animals. I combine Animal communication, Resonance Repatterning (addresses emotional/ behavioral patterns), EFT, Reiki and flower essences. I sometimes suggest essential oils as well.
We do an initial consultation to explore what you need, how I work and whether there is a fit. The next step is to set up the first session, and we go from there. How many sessions? Often one or two sessions, sometimes 3, and sometimes some follow up is needed, but it works quickly, most of the time. I rarely see this, but to be transparent: when the core issue is around communication--If the human(s) involved need to also make shifts, the animal's behavior may not really shift until the people address their issues (I can guide you on this).
I offer additional followup and support via Reiki energy healing (by distance), or recommending flower essences. I find the best essences for animals are Alaskan flower essences, Spirit-in-Nature, and the Flower Essence Society essences.
Please contact me to explore whether this work could help your beloved animal companion in a 20 minute consultation.
- Certified
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
Includes the following: 1) Initial consultation 2) The session itself of animal communication and/or energy healing. 3) Conversaton after the session, to review what was covered in the session, plus other follow up recommendations. May include suggested flower essence if called for. 4) The package fee is based on up to 2 hours of my time.
Note: This work is effective! Usually a single package is all that is needed. Once in a while, if the animal has had a lot of trauma or difficult situations, or the situation is complex (eg multiple animals, a move, change in the household) one or two more sessions may be needed.
We explore your reason for wanting healing or communication services--what is going on with the animal. I will make recommendations, and explain how I do my work. I also let you know how we will proceed, if you decide to work with me. If you hire me, the initial consultation fee is counted towards your first session.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Communicator
- Animal Aromatherapy
- Animal Whisperer
- Pet Medium
What are your specialties?
- Behavior Issues
- Deceased Pet Communication
- End of Life Issues
- Grief / Bereavement
- Life Changes/Transitions
- Pet Health Issues
- Pet Trauma / PTSD
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Cats
- Dogs
- Horses
- Rabbits
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Santa Fe, New Mexico and by distance, to anywhere in the world.
What year did you begin serving pets?
1999
How did you hone your craft?
I have been doing animal sessions since 2001--almost as long as I have been doing human sessions with my Reiki and Repatterning work. Practice and experience working with animals.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Think about a possible hidden benefit the animal might get from doing a problem behavior? (Example, attention, food, being talked to) That is a hint as to something the animal needs that he/she is not getting.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I love animals, and find they usually respond quickly to the way I work with them and speak with them.
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Customer Reviews
Positive experience. Great sessions with detailed insight to how my cat sees her world. Thank you so much!
- John JHow do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Communicator
- Animal Aromatherapy
- Animal Whisperer
- Pet Medium
What are your specialties?
- Behavior Issues
- Deceased Pet Communication
- End of Life Issues
- Grief / Bereavement
- Life Changes/Transitions
- Pet Health Issues
- Pet Trauma / PTSD
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Cats
- Dogs
- Horses
- Rabbits
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Santa Fe, New Mexico and by distance, to anywhere in the world.
What year did you begin serving pets?
1999
How did you hone your craft?
I have been doing animal sessions since 2001--almost as long as I have been doing human sessions with my Reiki and Repatterning work. Practice and experience working with animals.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Think about a possible hidden benefit the animal might get from doing a problem behavior? (Example, attention, food, being talked to) That is a hint as to something the animal needs that he/she is not getting.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I love animals, and find they usually respond quickly to the way I work with them and speak with them.
Customer Reviews
Positive experience. Great sessions with detailed insight to how my cat sees her world. Thank you so much!
- John J🐾 About Ellen Shapiro — Animal Communicator
Ellen Shapiro is a certified animal communicator serving pet parents in Santa Fe, NM and throughout Santa Fe County — and virtually across the US and worldwide. With a deep intuitive connection to animals of all kinds, Ellen helps pet parents gain the clarity, emotional insight, and peace of mind they're looking for — one session at a time. Whether your companion is anxious, grieving, or simply not themselves, Ellen brings compassion, experience, and genuine dedication to every session.
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