W. Shawn

Mr W. Shawn Welty

Licensed Professional Counselor

Compassionate Professional Counselor licensed in NJ, PA, and WV treating anxiety, depression, and related disorders helping people bring harmony back to their lives.

About Me

I practice counseling in Sussex County, NJ as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with you through life transitions, anxiety, family conflict, LGBTQI+ concerns, and stress or burnout. I deliver conflict management and individual therapy focused on practical coping skills.

Approach

Are you feeling out of sorts? Are things just not falling into place for you? Is there a thought that won't go away, that you've perhaps tried to take away through drugs, drinking, or some other unhealthy way? Or, maybe you feel like things are going well, but you're afraid something bad will happen soon? Has someone said to you that maybe you should see a therapist about this? In today's world, it's not uncommon to experience stress, anxiety or depression. But when it becomes dysfunctional and interferes with how you live your life, that's when a helping hand may be the right place to turn to. As I work with you, you will develop life skills to overcome these, and bring harmony back to your life. I will teach you how to bring the areas of your life back in tune with each other to help you create the masterpiece that is your life. Helping you cultivate calm and balance starts with small, practical steps matched to your life. In my office and also via telehealth, we set achievable goals, try skills in session, and follow up with short experiments between meetings so progress becomes tangible. Sessions move at your tempo—sometimes reflective, sometimes hands-on—and I check in on how strategies fit your routines and relationships. People juggling transitions, anxiety, family stress, LGBTQI+ concerns, or burnout often find this steady, collaborative way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Fees: Individual: $125 for individual therapy Payment forms accepted: All Credit/Debit Cards accepted Insurance: Currently I am in-network only with Blue Cross Blue Shield, and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement if you have those benefits.

Services Offered:

  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Addiction Counselling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Credentials

Registrations

New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners

Professional Counsellor

Qualifications

College of New Jersey

Service Areas

Synergy Counseling Services, LLC

In-person & Online

Franklin, New Jersey 07416

United States