Amelia (Markert) Shaw

Amelia (Markert) Shaw is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage strong feelings and life stress. She brings 12 years of experience and a practical style that focuses on small, usable steps. Amelia aims to make therapy approachable and straightforward for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

She meets people where they are and starts by listening. That helps her and the client figure out realistic goals. Sessions often focus on learning ways to cope with stress, notice how thoughts affect reactions, and try new behaviors that feel manageable.

Amelia uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. These methods are used to address concerns like anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship issues, and changes in life circumstances.

Her work also covers topics such as addiction, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, burnout, and caregiving stress. She helps people explore identity concerns including LGBT issues and navigate complicated situations like adoption or blended family dynamics.

Amelia aims for practical progress rather than quick fixes. Together with clients she builds a plan that targets specific changes and teaches skills to handle ups and downs. If you are thinking about starting therapy, she encourages taking that first step and will support you through the process.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches are helpful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress-related problems.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, goals, and preferences, then suggest approaches that fit. This decision is collaborative and can change as you progress.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care through life changes or when scheduling is tight. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively through remote sessions, helping clients practice skills and apply them between meetings.