Shipra St. John, M.A.
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Shipra St. John is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, IMH24737. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree from Stetson University and her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary. Shipra enjoys working with teens and adults of all ages and nationalities. Much of her work and experience has been with those who are struggling with issues of trauma, attachment, as well as a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. She is also experienced in serving in recovery ministry.
She is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR) trained therapist, which is an evidence-based therapy highly effective in helping people heal from past trauma and reactive emotional issues. Shipra also uses expressive art and somatic therapies to deepen her work while striving to partner with her clients to achieve their goals as they engage in self-exploration. She values authentic relationships as she works to build a supportive space where she can collaborate with her clients to achieve freedom and healing.
Shipra was born in India and grew up in Zambia and Botswana where she emigrated to the US at the age of 16. As a multicultural therapist and a Christian who is faith-centered in how she lives, Shipra loves working with people from a range of belief systems and worldviews and supporting them on their healing journey. She enjoys working from a holistic approach which honors the whole person and takes into account the reality that we are spiritual, social, physical, and psychological beings.
Shipra attributes her many years of seeking personal healing and restoration through her own trauma and struggles as being what ignited her passion in mental and emotional wellness, and ultimately contributed to her desire to become a mental health counselor. Her commitment to her clients comes from a lived experience of pursuing her own healing and her belief that anyone can heal and change when they’re willing to face themselves and their own stories.
Shipra exudes a warmth and a genuine passion for people. In her spare time, you can find Shipra taking rambles in nature with her family, exploring the world through her camera, reading in her hammock, and painting/drawing or pursuing anything creative. Shipra is the proud mother of three adult sons and a teenage daughter.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Shipra you may email her directly at shipra@hopecounsel.com or call our office at 407-654-5700.