Nicole Pipitone, MSW, LCSW,
About Nicole Pipitone (She/Her)
Nicole Pipitone, LCSW, provides compassionate, individualized mental health care to clients across New Jersey, helping teens, adults, and seniors navigate a wide range of challenges. Nicole tailors each treatment plan to meet clients exactly where they are, fostering a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship without bias or judgment. Specializing in individual therapy, couples counseling, and substance use support, she is committed to helping clients build coping strategies, enhance communication skills, and achieve meaningful change. Nicole is particularly passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and addressing gender identity concerns. Her practice focuses on creating a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their identities and navigate related mental health challenges. She also has expertise in treating anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, helping individuals work through difficult experiences and find healing. Nicole uses evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to empower clients on their mental health journey. In addition to her work with LGBTQIA+ clients, Nicole provides support for individuals managing substance use, bipolar disorder, and grief. She serves a diverse range of populations, including those on the autism spectrum, and is experienced in helping men, women, and non-binary individuals through life’s many transitions. Whether clients are dealing with post-partum depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or couples’ issues, Nicole’s goal is to help them gain clarity and confidence in their path forward. Outside of her clinical work, Nicole enjoys spending her time immersed in art, music, and pop culture. You can often find her reading, attending festivals, or diving into all things spooky and creative. Her love for animals and tattoos reflects her unique personality and passion for self-expression.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Attention & focus
- Drug/substance use
- LGBTQ+
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Empty nesters
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender affirming evaluations
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- School avoidance
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Languages
- English
Education
- Wagner College
- Rutgers University
Locations
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Questions About
Nicole Pipitone
Please call us at 848-444-4308 to schedule an appointment with Nicole Pipitone.
Nicole Pipitone generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 848-444-4308 to find out Nicole Pipitone's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Nicole Pipitone:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 848-444-4308 to see how we can help.
Nicole Pipitone is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Nicole Pipitone works at:
Yes, Nicole Pipitone does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Nicole Pipitone is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: