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Counseling in Westmoreland County
Down-to-earth therapy for real life
Synergetic Counseling & Wellness is a family-owned counseling practice in Irwin, PA. We offer practical, evidence-based support for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions.
In-person & telehealth
Teens, adults, couples & families
Welcoming, authentic care
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Website forms and email are not monitored 24/7.
Getting started
How it works
We keep the process simple so you don’t have to figure it out alone.
2. We match you with a therapist
We review your information, check scheduling and insurance, and match you with Jessica or Erin based on your needs, preferences, and availability.
3. Meet in person or via telehealth
You’ll meet in our Irwin office or online (for clients located in Pennsylvania) and work together to map out a realistic plan for support.
About
Support that feels human, not clinical
We’re a locally owned practice rooted in the Irwin community. Our clinicians blend training in evidence-based approaches with a warm, down-to-earth style so sessions feel like real conversations—not an interrogation.
Genuine connection
Therapy works best when you feel seen, heard, and respected. We meet you where you are and move at your pace.
Tailored care
Together we’ll set meaningful goals and use approaches that fit your needs and values.
Collaborative
With your consent, we can coordinate with the rest of your care team.
Services
What we can help with
From everyday stress to longstanding patterns, we support change that sticks.
Anxiety, worry & panic
Quiet the mental noise and learn tools to respond to stress with steadiness and self-respect.
Depression, grief & burnout
Care for heavy seasons—reclaim energy, meaning, and momentum after loss or exhaustion.
Trauma & hard histories
Gentle, paced work so the past impacts the present less. We move at the speed of safety.
Couples & family counseling
Change patterns, repair ruptures, and build connection at home.
Life transitions
Navigate moves, college, divorce, parenting shifts, and identity changes with support.
Teens & young adults
Help with school pressure, social stress, and anxiety—plus support for parents.
Online therapy across Pennsylvania
Meet with a Synergetic therapist from home through secure video sessions if you’re located anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Team
Clinicians who show up as real people
Meet the therapists at Synergetic Counseling & Wellness.
Jessica Leigh Taylor, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jessica provides down-to-earth, evidence-based care for teens, adults, and couples. Her work is integrative and person-centered, drawing from ACT, DBT, EFT, family systems, and trauma-informed approaches. Special interests include depression, family conflict, mood disorders, and relationship stress.
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Erin Leigh McMillen, MSEd, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Erin works with individuals, couples, and families in a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere. Focus areas include relationship issues, anxiety, infidelity, grief, parenting concerns, mood disorders, and trauma. Trained in DBT with a collaborative, skills-oriented style.
Read Erin Leigh McMillen's full bio
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We’re hiring
Interested in joining our team? We’re hiring licensed therapists for a 1099 contractor role with remote or hybrid options, flexible scheduling, and a simple online application.
FAQs
Getting started, made simple
Here are answers to some common questions about starting counseling.
What happens in the first session?
We’ll get to know you, your history, and goals, review consent/policies, and map next steps—at a pace that feels manageable.
How often will we meet?
Many begin weekly and taper as things stabilize. We’ll decide together based on goals, schedule, and finances.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. If requesting telehealth, you must be physically located in Pennsylvania at the time of each session. You will need a private space, reliable internet, and a phone or computer.
Do you prescribe medication?
No. If needed, we collaborate with a local practice to meet your needs.
Rates & Insurance
Investing in your mental health
We’re in-network with the plans below, and private-pay options are available.
Accepted Insurance Plans
HighmarkUPMCBlue Cross Blue Shield / AnthemCignaAetnaUnitedHealthcare / Optum / UMR
Both Jessica and Erin accept Highmark, UPMC, Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum/UMR. Only Erin accepts Magellan and WPEE. We do not accept Medicare, Medicaid/Medical Assistance, or plans administered through Medicare or Medicaid. Insurance participation can vary by clinician and exact plan. Please contact us so we can verify your specific plan and benefits before your first appointment.
Cash Rates (not billed through insurance)
Initial Assessment
$110
Individual Session
$100 • 53 minutes
Family / Couples Therapy
$120 • 53 minutes
Late Cancellation / No-Show
$75
Appointments missed or cancelled within 24 hours are subject to a $75
fee.
Coverage varies by plan and provider. For the most accurate information, we can
help verify your benefits. If you prefer not to use insurance, private-pay rates above apply.
Get started
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Contact & location
Phone: 724-989-6980
Email:
jltaylorlpc@scwellness.info
Address: 7546 US-30, 3rd Floor, Irwin, PA 15642
Serving: Irwin and nearby Westmoreland County communities including North Huntingdon, Trafford, and Export, PA.
Parking & access: Parking around the back.
Appointment request
Resources
Support beyond the therapy room
Crisis and support hotlines for Westmoreland County, Allegheny County, and nationwide resources.
Local hotlines
- Westmoreland County crisis line: 1-800-836-6010
- Allegheny County crisis line: 1-888-796-8226
National hotlines
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 (24/7)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
twice-monthly newsletter (typically on the 2nd and 16th)
Twice monthly, typically on the 2nd and 16th, we share practical tools, gentle psychoeducation, and encouragement — the kind of support you can use in real life.
Published twice monthly, typically on the 2nd and 16th.