Amelia (Markert) Shaw, LCSW

Amelia (Markert) Shaw is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, relationship-centered therapy. She uses a down-to-earth style to help people work through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life changes. Amelia aims to meet people where they are and help them find clearer ways forward.

She draws on a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive strategies, and emotion-focused work. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with space to notice feelings, thoughts, and behavior patterns that keep problems in place.

Amelia brings 12 years of clinical experience in Virginia to her practice. She has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addiction, and ADHD, among other concerns. Her work also touches on intimacy issues, parenting stress, caregiver burden, and challenges tied to medical illness.

People who come to her can expect straightforward tools for managing big emotions and daily stress. She helps people learn new coping steps, change unhelpful thinking, and try behaviors that align with their values. The focus is on practical change rather than labels.

Her approach is collaborative - she and the client set intentions and track progress. Sessions can include coaching-style conversations and skills practice aimed at clearer communication and improved emotional balance. Amelia works in English and practices in Virginia as an LCSW.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviors that maintain problems and teaches practical skills to change them, useful for anxiety, sleep, and mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and shifting emotional responses to improve connection and self-understanding, which can be helpful for intimacy-related concerns and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amelia will discuss the fit of different methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative: she helps tailor techniques and practices so they make sense for each person’s life and challenges.

Session format details are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow faster check-ins when needed. Some formats also let people choose quieter or lower-bandwidth ways to connect, or shorter visits that fit a work break. Amelia uses her therapeutic approaches to adapt exercises, homework, and communication to work well within the chosen session style.