Amelia (Markert) Shaw, LCSW

Amelia (Markert) Shaw is a Virginia-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, and anger. She uses straightforward conversations to identify what is making life harder and to figure out practical next steps. Sessions focus on real problems and immediate ways to reduce friction in daily life.

She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them notice patterns that keep problems repeating. That can mean looking at how thoughts influence feelings, practicing new ways to communicate, or learning skills to reduce reactivity. Amelia draws on evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to offer options that fit the situation.

Her work often centers on coping with big changes, managing career or caregiving stress, and handling relationship conflicts that simmer into resentment or anger. She also supports people facing grief, health challenges, parenting strains, ADHD, or issues tied to identity and intimacy. The goal is clearer choices and fewer moments where frustration takes over.

Amelia aims to be approachable and practical in sessions. She frames therapy as a space to try out different strategies, notice what helps, and create a short-term plan for change. Progress is measured in small, concrete steps like fewer arguments, better sleep, or more predictable moods.

To get started, clients choose an online therapy option, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Amelia blends approaches for online work