Amelia (Markert) Shaw
Therapist focused on practical growth and resilience
LCSW Virginia
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Amelia
Amelia (Markert) Shaw centers her practice on evidence-informed approaches that help clients examine patterns of thought and behavior to create practical change.
Background and approach
She brings 12 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia, guiding people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and addictions. Her style emphasizes developing new perspectives and concrete tools to manage everyday ups and downs and to support longer-term growth.
Amelia approaches each person where they are, creating an approachable and collaborative atmosphere that encourages exploration of avoided feelings and previously unconsidered paths.
She helps clients learn how thoughts shape emotional reactions, and she works with them to build specific strategies for coping with life changes, improving self-esteem, navigating intimacy and communication concerns, and addressing issues such as grief, parenting struggles, career shifts, and compassion fatigue.
Amelia notes that beginning therapy is a courageous step and aims to partner with clients to design a focused plan that moves toward meaningful, attainable goals.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Amelia often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily coping challenges. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes accepting difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action, a helpful approach for life transitions and chronic distress. Client-Centered Therapy informs her relational stance, offering a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients' perspectives are prioritized and explored.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and Amelia collaborates with each person to determine strategies that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She tailors interventions rather than applying a single method, inviting clients to shape the work together and adjust course as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Amelia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into varied schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it possible to engage in ongoing work from different locations and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while focusing on practical skills, emotional insight, and achievable goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
Virginia
Languages
English