Anxiety therapy in New Jersey
When worry, pressure, physical tension, or racing thoughts make it difficult to be present or switch off. You don't have to keep carrying the weight alone.
Schedule my free 15-minute callPrivate conversation. No pressure to begin.
This may be affecting more than one part of your life.
What this can look like day to day
- Difficulty switching off after work
- Avoiding conversations or situations that feel overwhelming
- Feeling irritable or distant from people you care about
- Losing time to worry or trying to perfectly plan for every scenario
- Using distraction, scrolling, or alcohol to temporarily quiet your mind
- Knowing something needs to change but feeling too exhausted to figure it out
A practical, collaborative approach
Shawn helps clients understand the mechanics of their anxiety. We will look at what triggers the mental noise, how your body responds to pressure, and the coping habits that might be unintentionally keeping the cycle going.
What to expect
Start with a free fit call
A brief, private conversation to discuss what has been happening and determine if we are an appropriate clinical fit.
Get clear on cost and next steps
Review applicable benefits, expected costs, and the private onboarding process before deciding to continue.
Begin with a practical plan
Start therapy with a clear direction and, when clinically appropriate, a useful tool or next step.
Fit and Scope
Who this is for
Adults in New Jersey who feel overwhelmed by racing thoughts, worry, or physical tension that disrupts their work, relationships, or sleep.
What is not provided
Synergy does not provide emergency psychiatric care, medical evaluations, or intensive outpatient programs for severe panic disorders requiring higher levels of care.
If Synergy is not the appropriate fit, I will communicate that honestly and try to suggest a better path.
W. Shawn Welty, MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Owner and Therapist • He/him/his
Shawn brings more than two decades of counseling experience across school, agency, private-practice, and substance-use settings.
His approach is direct and collaborative. Therapy with Shawn focuses on identifying patterns, building on existing strengths, and developing practical skills for life outside the session.
Cost & Insurance
$125 per individual therapy session
Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial benefits may apply, subject to eligibility and benefit verification.
Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy is individualized. Some clients find relief and learn practical tools in a few months, while others prefer ongoing support for chronic pressure.
Synergy provides talk therapy, not medication. If medication might be a helpful addition, Shawn can discuss this with you and provide referrals to a prescriber.
While past experiences can shape how we respond to stress, Shawn's approach is practical and focused on the present. We will look at current patterns and how to address them.
Yes. I offer secure telehealth appointments for clients anywhere in New Jersey, as well as in-person sessions.
You don't need the perfect words. The first step is simply a conversation, and Shawn is experienced in helping clients untangle complex feelings.
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Schedule my free 15-minute callIf Synergy is not the appropriate clinical fit, I will say so honestly.