Amelia (Markert) Shaw

Amelia (Markert) Shaw is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia who focuses on helping people cope with life changes. She uses a person-centered approach that starts with where each client is right now. She aims to help people see new perspectives and learn practical ways to handle stress, relationships, and unexpected shifts in life. With 12 years of experience, Amelia draws on several therapy methods to match a person’s needs. She helps people understand how thoughts shape feelings and reactions, and she works alongside clients to find manageable steps toward change. Sessions often address anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, intimacy concerns, and career strain, among other issues. She emphasizes simple, everyday language in therapy. Amelia helps people name hard feelings, try different ways of coping, and set clear intentions for change. She describes therapy as a chance to explore thoughts and behaviors without judgment and to learn skills that fit into busy lives. Amelia also supports those dealing with parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, attachment and abandonment issues, and challenges linked to adoption or blended families. Trauma, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue are additional areas she addresses. People who work with Amelia can expect an approachable and understanding clinician who collaborates on a plan for growth. She encourages small, attainable steps and celebrates progress along the way.

Approaches that guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions that match those values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making hard life decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change reactions and mood. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the client's pace to build insight and self-understanding. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amelia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on goals and preferences. This may include mixing elements from different approaches as needs shift over time. For practical details about online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. It also lets people work with licensed professionals from their state when schedules or distance make in-person visits difficult. Check the therapist's session options and scheduling details to see what will fit into your routine.