Amelia (Markert) Shaw, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

About Amelia

Amelia (Markert) Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in Virginia with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, grief, and other life changes. Amelia also works with issues such as self-esteem, intimacy-related struggles, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Amelia focuses on connecting with each person where they are. She listens and helps name emotions that are hard to put into words. Conversations aim to reveal new perspectives and practical ways to manage everyday ups and downs.

Sessions often include looking at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. She uses a mix of approaches to teach coping skills, reduce overwhelm, and improve emotional awareness. Clients may practice ways to respond differently to stress and to difficult relationship moments.

Amelia encourages people to explore feelings that have been avoided and to notice patterns that repeat. She helps set clear, specific goals and creates a plan to work toward them. Therapy can include short-term skill building or longer work on deeper issues, depending on each person’s needs.

She recognises that starting therapy can feel intimidating. Amelia describes the first steps as straightforward: answer a few questions, pick a time, and begin talking. Her practice is oriented toward practical change and clearer understanding rather than labels or judgments.

How Amelia uses EFT, ACT and CBT online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name the emotions that drive relationship and personal patterns. It focuses on felt experience and how emotions shape reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and choose actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers tools to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amelia will talk with clients about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then recommend or combine methods that fit. The decision about which approach to use is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also make it easier to continue work during life transitions or when arranging time around work and caregiving. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach coping skills, practice new ways of relating, and keep steady progress between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-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-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and many related concerns.

What therapeutic style does she use?

She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered approaches to help people name emotions and change patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of life stressors and mental health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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