- Approachable practical care
- Values-based strategies
- Emotion and behavior focus
About Amelia
Amelia (Markert) Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. She uses a down-to-earth approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction, or big life changes. Amelia keeps conversations straightforward and focused on practical next steps.
She emphasizes meeting people where they are and letting the work unfold from that point. That means listening first, then helping clients spot patterns in thinking and behavior that make problems harder to manage. Together, she and the client identify small, realistic goals and simple strategies to try between sessions.
Amelia draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions. Those approaches help with managing anxiety, improving emotion regulation, and clarifying values when choices feel overwhelming. She also brings tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when helpful.
With 12 years of experience, she has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns - from parenting stress and caregiving strain to chronic illness, career decisions, and issues around identity and intimacy. Her style is approachable, steady, and goal-oriented, with an eye toward practical changes that fit everyday life.
If you decide to try therapy, Amelia aims to create a clear plan and measurable steps. She encourages people to notice small shifts over time and build on what works for them.
She emphasizes meeting people where they are and letting the work unfold from that point. That means listening first, then helping clients spot patterns in thinking and behavior that make problems harder to manage. Together, she and the client identify small, realistic goals and simple strategies to try between sessions.
Amelia draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions. Those approaches help with managing anxiety, improving emotion regulation, and clarifying values when choices feel overwhelming. She also brings tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when helpful.
With 12 years of experience, she has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns - from parenting stress and caregiving strain to chronic illness, career decisions, and issues around identity and intimacy. Her style is approachable, steady, and goal-oriented, with an eye toward practical changes that fit everyday life.
If you decide to try therapy, Amelia aims to create a clear plan and measurable steps. She encourages people to notice small shifts over time and build on what works for them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Approaches for online work and practical support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action on what matters, even when thoughts and feelings are difficult. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person sets the pace and the therapist listens and reflects to help awareness and choice.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying one approach, mixing techniques, or adjusting strategies as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on busy days, or letting someone attend from a quiet place without needing to leave work. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between in-person visits or when life circumstances change.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting and career concerns, and related challenges listed in her specialties.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is practical and person-centered. Sessions focus on listening first, then trying concrete strategies that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with people across a wide range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.