Meet the Founder – Shilpa Rawat

“Healing happens when you feel heard — my mission is to create that safe, calm space for you.”

Shilpa Rawat is a passionate counselor, mental health advocate, and educator who believes that calm is not just a feeling — it's a foundation for healing. With a rich academic background in Clinical Psychology (B.A. & M.A.) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling (PGDPC), she brings both knowledge and compassion to her practice. Her clinical journey includes transformative internships at Fortis Healthcare, where she worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma, and at Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre, where she gained hands-on experience in psychiatric and neuropsychological care. She also sharpened her online counseling skills with PsychThere, making her approach truly versatile and client-centered. Beyond the therapy room, Shilpa is an Assistant Professor of Psychology , where she mentors the next generation of mental health professionals. She founded CALMmest to make mental wellness approachable, affordable, and empathetic — a space where every voice is heard and every heart feels supported.