Trauma & PTSD Therapy in Brick, NJ
Heal from what you've been carrying — gently, at your own pace, with therapists trained to help you feel safe again.
In a nutshell
Trauma therapy at Pipitone Counseling Service LLC helps adults and teens in Brick and Ocean County, NJ heal from recent experiences or wounds carried for years. Our trauma-informed therapists use gentle, evidence-based approaches to help you process what happened, calm the nervous system, and reclaim your sense of safety — always at your pace, never pushed. Available in-person in Brick or via secure telehealth across all of New Jersey. Most major NJ insurance accepted. Call (848) 287-3882.
You don't have to carry it alone
Trauma isn't only combat or catastrophe. It's the accident, the loss, the childhood you're still untangling, the relationship that left a mark. It can show up as flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, numbness, or anxiety that seems to come from nowhere.
These are common signs of post-traumatic stress (PTSD) — the mind's response to something overwhelming, not a weakness or a flaw. Whether the event was recent or decades ago, a single incident or years of childhood trauma, the weight you've been carrying is real. With the right support, it can get lighter.
Our trauma-informed approach
"Trauma-informed" means we move at your speed and never force you to relive anything before you're ready. Our therapists help you build safety and stability first, then process the experience so it loses its grip. The goal isn't to erase the past — it's to stop it from running your present.
Depending on what you need, care may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT skills for managing overwhelming emotions, and other gentle, evidence-based techniques. You set the pace, and nothing moves faster than feels safe.
You set the pace. Nothing moves faster than feels safe — and you stay in control the entire way.
Who we help
Adults
Processing recent events or long-held wounds you've carried for years.
Teens
Navigating trauma with age-appropriate, paced care that meets them where they are.
Rooted anxiety or depression
When today's struggles trace back to past experiences that were never resolved.
Stuck in talk therapy
Anyone who needs a gentler, more paced approach than traditional talk-only work.
Why Brick & Ocean County clients choose Pipitone
20+ years of experience
Over 20 years of clinical work across mental health and addiction care.
A full team of 7 clinicians
So we can match you with the therapist who genuinely fits.
Dual-credentialed founder
Led by Maria Pipitone, LCSW, LCADC, CCS.
5.0 Google rating
30+ verified reviews from the community we serve.
In-person or telehealth
Our Brick office, or secure video anywhere in New Jersey.
Most NJ insurance accepted
Aetna, Horizon BCBS NJ, Cigna, United Healthcare, and more.
Our Brick office at 445 Brick Blvd, Suite 307 serves clients from across Ocean County — Toms River, Point Pleasant, Lakewood, Manasquan, and Jackson. Prefer to stay home while you do this work? Telehealth is available statewide, with the same trauma therapist every session.
How to start
Reach out
Call (848) 287-3882 or request an appointment online.
We respond fast
Within one business day, we match you with a therapist who fits.
Choose how you meet
In-person in Brick or telehealth anywhere in NJ.
Your first session
Often the same week. We build safety first, then go at your pace.
Trauma therapy FAQs
What counts as trauma?
Trauma is any experience that overwhelmed your ability to cope — an accident, loss, abuse, medical event, or ongoing stress. It doesn't have to be "big" to leave a mark. If something still affects how you feel or function, it's worth addressing.
Will I have to relive my trauma in therapy?
No. Trauma-informed care moves at your pace and builds safety first. We never push you to revisit anything before you're ready — you stay in control of the process the entire way.
How long does trauma therapy take?
It varies. Some clients find relief in a few months; others prefer longer-term support. We check in regularly to make sure the work aligns with your goals, and you decide the pace.
Do you offer trauma therapy via telehealth in New Jersey?
Yes. Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions are available across all of NJ, with the same licensed therapist each time. Most NJ insurance covers telehealth at the same rate as in-person.
What insurance do you accept?
Most major NJ plans, including Aetna, Horizon BCBS NJ, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Call (848) 287-3882 to confirm your coverage.
Care led by licensed New Jersey clinicians
Pipitone Counseling Service LLC is founded and clinically supervised by Maria Pipitone, LCSW, LCADC, CCS — a dual-credentialed therapist with 20+ years of experience in mental health and addiction care (NJ License LCSW 44SC05794000 · LCADC 37LC00218300). Every therapist on our team is licensed in New Jersey and supervised to a consistent standard of care. Meet the team to find the therapist who's right for you.
Reclaim your sense of safety
Healing starts with one step. We'll walk it with you.