LGBTQIA+ life concerns support in New Jersey
Affirming, direct support for identity-related stress, boundaries, belonging, relationships, and school or workplace challenges.
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
- Feeling exhausted by having to constantly navigate others' reactions
- Avoiding certain environments, people, or conversations to protect your peace
- Straining to communicate effectively in relationships
- Feeling disconnected from your own needs or values
- Using unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with identity-related stress
- Knowing you need support but wanting a therapist who simply gets it without needing education
A practical, collaborative approach
Shawn provides an affirming, collaborative environment where your identity is respected. Therapy focuses on the practical challenges you are facing, whether they are directly related to your identity or just general life stressors.
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
LGBTQIA+ adults in New Jersey seeking practical, affirming therapy for anxiety, boundaries, life transitions, or relationship strain.
What is not provided
Synergy does not provide gender-affirming medical letters, disability documentation, or specialized evaluations. My focus is purely on therapeutic support.
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
Not at all. You lead the focus of therapy. Sometimes your identity is central to the stress you are experiencing; other times, you just want support for work stress or anxiety from an affirming provider.
No. Synergy does not provide letters or documentation for gender-affirming medical care, emotional support animals, or disability claims.
We focus on practical strategies: identifying what you can control, communicating your needs clearly, and protecting your energy when dealing with difficult family dynamics.
Yes, secure telehealth is available throughout New Jersey.
Therapy is a safe, private place to explore your identity, feelings, and goals without any pressure to have it all figured out.
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.