SHAWNTAE CHASE, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Shawntae has spent almost 20 years in service as a social worker. Shawntae earned her Bachelor of Social Work in 2006 from the University of Central Missouri, and began her career working in a home visiting program with families that had children at risk for developmental delays and behavioral issues. This important work inspired her to enhance her skills and attend graduate school to earn a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University, NC in 2010. Shawntae brings a wealth of experience serving a diverse range of women, each with their own unique stories and challenges. From college students to recent graduates stepping into the workforce, from women grieving the loss of relationships to mothers navigating the complexities of raising children, her clients find solace and support in our therapeutic services.
Shawntae works from a client centered, relational and collaborative perspective. She will guide you gently, alerting you to blind spots, giving evidence based tools to help you along your journey, but you ultimately will make the decisions for the direction of your life. Shawntae wants to empower you to start creating the life you want, whether that means strengthening your relationships, developing your voice to say "no" and set boundaries, improving your self esteem, finding balance to fulfill all the roles you occupy and putting yourself back onto your priority list.
Shawntae is a military spouse and autism mom. She has been married to her active duty Air Force husband for 20 years and together they have 3 sons. The military has taken her on adventures around the country; living in Missouri, North Carolina, Texas, Utah and now Shawntae currently resides in Maryland with her family.
The journey of Beauty In Bloom Therapy began with a vision to provide accessible and compassionate therapy tailored specifically for women. As a therapist who has witnessed the immense strength and potential in women, she wanted to create a practice that mirrored the beautiful blossoming of a flower. From humble beginnings, our practice has grown to serve numerous clients, nurturing them through their unique transitions and assisting them in flourishing.
Tailored virtual therapy for women in transition. Experience growth and support in a nurturing environment.
Our therapist will guide you gently, giving evidence based tools to help you along your journey, but you ultimately will make the decisions for the direction of your life. We want to empower you to start creating the life you want.
Utilizing a blend of therapeutic techniques, we address both past emotional pain and practical aspects of transitions. We will explore the past and what painful experiences have contributed to your current emotional state.
Our therapist is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She holds a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Certification and Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS) Certification.
