Shontavia Mason, LPC

Shontavia Mason, LPC, is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who works with individuals seeking relief from patterns shaped by past experiences. She understands how trauma, stress, and emotional pain can impact daily functioning, relationships, and self-worth. Shontavia provides a supportive, affirming space where clients can safely explore their experiences, build insight, and develop the skills needed to move toward meaningful and lasting change.

What I Offer

Shontavia provides therapy for preteens, teens, and adults navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges, including anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, stress, life transitions, and relationship issues. She specializes in trauma and PTSD and supports clients in reducing trauma-related reactions while strengthening emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence. Her work is goal-oriented while remaining deeply respectful of each client’s pace and lived experience.

Why Choose Shontavia

Clients choose Shontavia for her calm presence, empathy, and collaborative approach. She helps clients understand how past trauma and life stressors influence current thoughts and behaviors, while also equipping them with practical, evidence-based tools to create change. Shontavia balances compassion with skill-building, empowering clients to break cycles, manage emotions more effectively, and move toward the life they envision.

Client Focus

Shontavia works with individuals experiencing:

• Anger management challenges
• Anxiety and depression
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Trauma and PTSD
• Life transitions and stress
• Peer and relationship difficulties
• Self-esteem concerns
• Racial identity exploration
• Women’s issues
• LGBTQ+ affirming care

Her ideal clients may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or aware that past trauma continues to shape their present. She works collaboratively with those who are ready to develop healthier thinking patterns, improve emotional regulation, and build more fulfilling relationships.

Therapeutic Modalities I Use

Shontavia utilizes a flexible, integrative approach tailored to each client, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Compassion-Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Strength-Based Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Interventions
• Multicultural Therapy

What Clients Say

Clients often describe Shontavia as warm, patient, and nonjudgmental. Many report feeling genuinely heard and supported while gaining practical skills that help them manage stress, regulate emotions, and feel more grounded in their daily lives.

Ready to Start?

You don’t have to navigate trauma, stress, or emotional challenges alone. Shontavia offers a safe, affirming environment where healing, growth, and self-discovery can unfold at your pace. If you’re ready to build new skills, break old patterns, and move toward wholeness, Shontavia is here to support you every step of the way.