Addiction & Substance Abuse Counseling in Brick, NJ

Pipitone Counseling Service LLC provides confidential addiction and substance abuse counseling in Brick, NJ — in-person and via secure telehealth across all of New Jersey. Care is led by Maria Pipitone, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, a dual-credentialed clinician with 19+ years of experience treating both addiction and the mental health struggles that so often go with it. Whether you’re taking a first step or protecting your progress, you’ll be met with understanding, not judgment. Most NJ insurance accepted.

You don't have to do this alone

Recovery rarely follows a straight line, and reaching out takes real courage. At Pipitone Counseling, addiction care isn’t about labels or shame — it’s about understanding what’s driving the struggle and building a path forward that fits your life. We work with adults and teens at every stage, from first questions to long-term maintenance.

Our Services

Support for wherever you are right now

Seven licensed New Jersey therapists, one mission — helping you feel like yourself again. In-person in Brick and telehealth across all of NJ.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions for anxiety, depression, life stress, and personal growth — at your pace, in your corner.

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Child & Adolescent Counseling

Age-appropriate therapy for kids and teens navigating school, social, emotional, and family challenges.

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Adult Counseling

Support for life transitions, stress, and rediscovering direction — at any stage of life.

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Telehealth Therapy

Secure online therapy from anywhere in New Jersey — the same licensed therapist every session.

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Experiential & D&D Therapy

Creative, action-based therapy using D&D and role-playing games for clients who connect differently.

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Addiction Counseling

Compassionate, judgment-free support for addiction and substance abuse, led by a dual-credentialed LCADC.

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What we help with

Alcohol use and dependence
Substance and drug use
Prescription and medication misuse
Cravings, relapse prevention, and maintaining recovery
Co-occurring anxiety, depression, and trauma (dual diagnosis)
Family impact and rebuilding relationships

Why dual-credentialed care matters

Most therapists treat mental health or addiction. Maria Pipitone is licensed in both — a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). That matters because addiction and mental health almost always travel together. Instead of being sent between two providers, you get integrated care in one place, from one clinician who understands the whole picture.

Your privacy is protected

Addiction counseling carries extra legal confidentiality protections under 42 CFR Part 2, beyond standard HIPAA. What you share stays private. We review exactly how confidentiality works in your first session so you feel secure from day one.

About Maria Pipitone, LCSW, LCADC, CCS

Maria began her career as a drug and alcohol counselor and program manager before founding Pipitone Counseling Service LLC. With 19+ years in the field and dual credentials in mental health and addiction, she built the practice on a simple belief: recovery is possible, and everyone deserves care without judgment.

Frequently asked questions

Is addiction counseling confidential?

Yes — and more protected than most care. Addiction treatment falls under 42 CFR Part 2, a federal confidentiality rule that goes beyond standard HIPAA. What you share stays private, with only the narrow exceptions required by law.

Do I have to be "in crisis" to start?

No. We work with people at every stage — those just wondering if they have a problem, those early in recovery, and those maintaining long-term progress. You don’t need to hit a low point to reach out.

What makes a dual-credentialed (LCADC + LCSW) therapist different?

Addiction and mental health usually overlap. Because Maria holds both credentials, she treats both together, instead of you being referred back and forth between separate providers.

Do you offer addiction counseling via telehealth in New Jersey?

Yes. We provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth addiction counseling to clients across all of NJ — same therapist every session. Most NJ insurance covers it at the same rate as in-person.

What insurance do you accept?

Most major New Jersey plans, including Aetna, Horizon BCBS NJ, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Call (848) 287-3882 to confirm your plan.

In-person or from home

Meet in person at our Brick, NJ office, or through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth anywhere in New Jersey. Same clinician every session — never a rotating stranger. Most major NJ insurance plans cover both at the same rate.