- Practical goal focus
- Emotion and thought work
- Support for life changes
About Amelia
Amelia (Markert) Shaw is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage life’s hard moments. She uses clear, down-to-earth talk to help people take practical steps when stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tension, or big changes feel overwhelming.
Amelia draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work to meet people where they are. She focuses on what matters to each person and helps them notice patterns that get in the way of feeling better. Sessions often look at thoughts, emotions, and small behavior changes that add up over time.
Her practice includes support for a wide range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses more specific topics like abandonment, attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and communication problems. Amelia helps people weigh difficult decisions and cope with career or life transitions.
After 12 years in the field, Amelia aims to be approachable and practical. She works with clients to set realistic goals and build steps toward them. The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s daily life and commitments.
If you have thought about counseling but hesitated, Amelia encourages that first step. She helps people explore feelings, find new perspectives, and create a plan for change that feels achievable.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice unhelpful thoughts while clarifying what matters most to them, then take small steps toward those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and shifting behaviors that reinforce distress, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy offers a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. Sessions can blend techniques so that therapy fits the client’s needs and changes as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking to know the exact formats offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between other commitments. It can also make shorter focused visits more convenient when a quick coaching-style check-in is helpful. Licensed professionals generally help tailor scheduling and session length so therapy works with everyday routines rather than adding extra burden.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tension, trauma, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns like caregiving stress and chronic illness.
What is her general approach to therapy?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to meet people where they are and focus on practical steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of life challenges and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.