Shipra St. John, M.A.

Shipra 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 Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary. Shipra enjoys working with teens, couples, and adults of all ages and nationalities. Much of her work and experience has been with those who are struggling through family and divorce upheaval, as well as issues of trauma, attachment, anxiety, and depression.  Shipra has also served in counseling and recovery ministry through her church and is certified in Prepare-Enrich, a premarital counseling program. She is also a member of the American Counseling Association. 

As a client-centered, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) trained therapist, Shipra is also trained in Emotionaly-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). She uses evidence-based treatment strategies to encourage the best outcomes to support her client’s total health and well-being.  Shipra strives to partner with her clients as they engage in self-exploration and reflection for the purpose of finding healing and restoration.  She values authentic and meaningful relationships as she works with her clients to build a safe and supportive space in which to help her clients achieve freedom and healing.    

Having been born in India, and grown up in Zambia and Botswana, Shipra emigrated to the US at the age of 16. She is passionate about world cultures and different ethnic groups. 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.  

After graduating from college, Shipra married and had 4 children. Her 3 sons are now adults and her daughter is now a teen. She spent most of her children’s formative years as a homeschooling mom. Being that she has always been passionate about art and creativity, Shipra also started a wedding photography business in her early years as a mom. After 22 years of marriage, Shipra experienced a very difficult divorce and the dissolution of her family.  She describes that time in her life as her “dark night of the soul.” Shipra attributes her time of seeking personal healing and restoration through her own trauma as being what ignited her personal interest in mental and emotional wellness, and ultimately contributed to her desire to become a mental health counselor.   

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, traveling and exploring new places with her camera, reading in her hammock, and painting/drawing. 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.