Amelia (Markert) Shaw, LCSW
Virginia LCSW for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and trauma work
- Video phone and chat
About Amelia (Markert) Shaw
Amelia (Markert) Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 12 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and mental health concerns. She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches to support individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD, and caregiver or compassion fatigue among other concerns. Her background includes work with family dynamics, grief, parenting challenges, and complex co-morbid conditions, allowing her to bring informed, practical strategies to varied situations.
Shaw emphasizes meeting people where they are and building a collaborative plan that reflects each person’s goals and pace. She values creating space for new perspectives, helping clients notice how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors, and developing tools to manage everyday ups and downs. Clients can expect an approachable and empathetic style that blends acceptance-focused work, cognitive strategies, and emotion-focused techniques to foster growth and resilience.
Recognizing that stigma and life demands can delay seeking help, Shaw frames therapy as an opportunity to explore avoided feelings, reconsider long-standing patterns, and pursue meaningful change. She aims to make the process accessible and applicable, supporting clients in setting clear intentions for change and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Shaw emphasizes meeting people where they are and building a collaborative plan that reflects each person’s goals and pace. She values creating space for new perspectives, helping clients notice how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors, and developing tools to manage everyday ups and downs. Clients can expect an approachable and empathetic style that blends acceptance-focused work, cognitive strategies, and emotion-focused techniques to foster growth and resilience.
Recognizing that stigma and life demands can delay seeking help, Shaw frames therapy as an opportunity to explore avoided feelings, reconsider long-standing patterns, and pursue meaningful change. She aims to make the process accessible and applicable, supporting clients in setting clear intentions for change and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amelia (Markert) Shaw have?
Amelia (Markert) Shaw has 12 years of experience providing clinical social work and therapy.
Is Amelia (Markert) Shaw a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her Virginia license is listed as VA LCSW 0904009707.
In which languages does Amelia (Markert) Shaw provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English.
Where is Amelia (Markert) Shaw located?
Amelia (Markert) Shaw is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Amelia (Markert) Shaw as my therapist?
You can work with Amelia (Markert) Shaw through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amelia (Markert) Shaw work with international clients?
Amelia (Markert) Shaw does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amelia (Markert) Shaw cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop psychological flexibility - it combines acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings with commitment to meaningful action, useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood instability.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist reflects and supports the client’s own insights and goals, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and improving relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amelia (Markert) Shaw collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints and allow people to engage in therapy from places that feel comfortable and convenient while still receiving structured, evidence-informed support.
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