- Direct listening
- Goal oriented
- Skills focused
About Amelia
Amelia (Markert) Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia who uses practical, person-focused therapy to help people handle life’s hard moments. She meets clients where they are and works alongside them to find manageable steps forward. Her style is approachable and direct, aimed at helping people feel understood and able to act on what matters to them.
She draws on several therapy approaches to match the needs of each person. Amelia helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and the challenges of living with long-term health issues or chronic pain.
In sessions she helps clients notice how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. That often leads to simple, practical strategies for managing emotions, improving sleep and eating routines, and reducing overwhelming reactions. She also works with issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, and career stress.
Amelia emphasizes growth through new perspectives. She invites reflection about patterns such as attachment, codependency, commitment worries, and communication problems. Her work can include setting clear goals and planning small steps toward change.
People who choose her can expect calm listening and straightforward collaboration. To begin a match, prospective clients follow the site’s Start Therapy process and schedule based on availability. Amelia practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English.
She draws on several therapy approaches to match the needs of each person. Amelia helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and the challenges of living with long-term health issues or chronic pain.
In sessions she helps clients notice how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. That often leads to simple, practical strategies for managing emotions, improving sleep and eating routines, and reducing overwhelming reactions. She also works with issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, and career stress.
Amelia emphasizes growth through new perspectives. She invites reflection about patterns such as attachment, codependency, commitment worries, and communication problems. Her work can include setting clear goals and planning small steps toward change.
People who choose her can expect calm listening and straightforward collaboration. To begin a match, prospective clients follow the site’s Start Therapy process and schedule based on availability. Amelia practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English.
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
How her approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action in spite of difficult thoughts or feelings. It’s useful for anxiety, chronic health struggles, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood, sleep trouble, or unhelpful reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is centered on understanding emotions and patterns in close relationships to improve connection and reduce repeated conflicts.Choosing the right approach is collaborative work. Amelia will talk with each person about goals, needs, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut down travel time, and allow for more consistent check-ins. It can also allow for shorter or longer appointments depending on what’s needed and help people keep therapy going during work or caregiving breaks. Ask about scheduling and session structure when setting up the first appointment to make sure it fits daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and issues tied to chronic illness and pain.
What is her overall therapy style?
Her approach is approachable and collaborative, meeting clients where they are and using clear, practical steps to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience providing therapy and helping people navigate life changes and mental health concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Virginia and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.