Amelia (Markert) Shaw, LCSW

Amelia (Markert) Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. She uses a practical, person-centered style to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and other life challenges. Her approach is straightforward and warm, aimed at meeting each person where they are. She invites those who have hesitated about counseling to consider small steps toward change.

Amelia draws on 12 years of experience to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. She blends listening with clear tools so people can manage day-to-day struggles and intense moments alike. Expect conversations that focus on what matters most now and on doable steps for change.

She often helps people sort through decisions, handle tension at work or in relationships, and respond to sudden life changes. Amelia also supports people dealing with trauma, self-esteem concerns, mood challenges, and issues around intimacy and boundaries. Addictions and caregiving stress are among the areas she addresses with practical strategies.

Her sessions emphasize understanding how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and building skills to respond differently. Amelia works collaboratively to set goals and to track progress at a pace that fits the person. She aims for therapy that feels relevant and useful in daily life.

To begin, she recommends thinking about one small change you’d like to make. From there she will help shape a plan and adjust it as needed. Amelia’s manner is warm, direct, and focused on real outcomes that matter to each person.

How her methods translate to online work

Amelia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. ACT helps people clarify values and take action toward a meaningful life, even when hard feelings appear. CBT focuses on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person’s experience. That approach emphasizes empathy, clear reflection, and working at a pace the client finds comfortable. These methods are useful for issues like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Amelia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The focus remains on practical skills, emotional understanding, and plans that can be used between sessions.