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Alpha Counseling Services is a medical clinic in Hewitt, NJ. Open: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat–Sun Closed. Phone: (973) 506-6645. Average rating is 4.4 stars from 22 reviews. Website: http://www.alpha-counseling.com/.
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A cozy waiting area with comfortable seating and plants. — Alpha Counseling Services
4.4 22 reviews Today 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Whole-Person Healing in Hewitt

Psychiatry, therapy, and holistic wellness for individuals and families across northern New Jersey.

About Us

Off Warwick Turnpike in Hewitt, tucked into the quiet wooded landscape of Passaic County, Alpha Counseling Services runs on a simple but rare premise: real healing takes more than a 15-minute check-in. Patients and their families have noticed. One reviewer put it plainly about Dr. Anderson: she actually takes time to know her patients and listen. That kind of care is baked into how this practice operates, from the first appointment to long-term treatment.

The clinical team, including Leonard, Allison, and Joe, brings a genuinely integrated approach to mental health. That means CBT and REBT sit alongside yoga, meditation, nutritional guidance, and outdoor activities like hiking and fishing on the same treatment menu. The setting is private and comfortable, designed to feel like a retreat from the noise rather than a waiting room.

Alpha serves adults, children, and adolescents, and holds a 4.4-star rating across 22 reviews, many from families who have been coming back for years. If you are looking for a practice that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis, this is where that work actually happens.

What We Offer

Alpha Counseling Services offers one of the most comprehensive menus of mental health and wellness care in the Hewitt area. On the clinical side, services include individual and group therapy, psychiatry, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), medication management, and on-site intensive outpatient and traditional outpatient programs. Children and adolescents have dedicated therapy options, and life coaching is available for clients working toward personal growth outside a clinical diagnosis.

What sets Alpha apart is the holistic layer woven into every treatment plan. Clients can access nutritional services, fitness training, massage, spa treatments, and emotional support animal services. Therapeutic modalities extend to breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, aromatherapy, music therapy, and guided outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and boating. It is a depth of offering rarely found under one roof in northern New Jersey.

Alpha is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Visit alpha-counseling.com or stop by 81 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ to learn more about getting started.

Why Choose Us

A named clinical team, including Dr. Anderson and therapists Leonard, Allison, and Joe, reviewed for genuine patient connection.
Integrated care that combines psychiatry and medication management with yoga, nutrition, and outdoor therapeutic activities.
Dedicated therapy programs for children and adolescents, serving entire families under one practice.
On-site intensive outpatient alongside traditional outpatient options, giving clients flexible levels of care.
Private, quiet Hewitt setting designed to feel calming, not clinical, with spa and massage services on-site.
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars across 22 reviews, with multiple multi-year patient relationships.

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4 years ago
"I have been a patient of Alpha Counseling, as well as my two daughters for about 11 months . The staff and owners and therapists are all wonderful! I am truly satisfied in the caring loving and kind demeanor of everyone who works there! I am very thankful to Joe, my Therapist, who also sees my oldest everything from scheduling, to insurance to counseling sessions has all been a pleasure! I would recommend Alpha counseling to everyone! I have had experience working with several of the therapists for my youngest daughter who are also very talented and helpful One of them is Rebecca and the other one is Rachel they are wonderful! Also Joe has been such a help to me! Thank you Leonard and all of the staff!"
— Keshia Lepera
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4 years ago
"Dr Anderson is wonderful, patient, and the best psychiatrist I've been with. She actually takes time to know her patients and listen, rather than the quick 15 minute how are you. The real star of the show is her office. Their text line so amazing. They respond quickly and they are kind. I had a lot of issues with my insurance and the office worked with them to get me the help I needed while keeping me up to date on what is going on. They really do make me feel like I'm the only patient in the office which is a 180 from my previous doctors offices. Overall best experience with a mental health professional and a doctors office."
— Kelly
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2 years ago
"We have been seeing the professionals at Alpha Counseling for a few years and they are amazing. Leonard, Allison and Joe are awesome people and provide insightful treatment that is holistic - they care about helping you improve your entire life, not just your immediate issues. They have been extremely accepting of our LGBT blended family and have helped all of us tremendously through the years."
— Christy HG
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4 years ago
"The team at Alpha Counseling Services Leonard Pikaard did a wonderful job of thoughtfully connecting the right providers to my family. Joe and Summer both really helped us get through a very overwhelming time and taught us excellent coping strategies. Their therapeutic communication skills are nonjudgmental and kind. Sessions with Joe and Summer are a wonderful experience for those suffering with any difficult transitions, I would definitely highly recommend Alpha Counseling Services."
— Patricia Auslander
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2 years ago
"I found Alpha by googling other places locally and even some in surrounding towns. First, what I found is that so many places either reply to emails days and some over a week later or simply not at all. It was extremely frustrating because I was going through the worst time in my life and I felt I needed help navigating through it all. I found 2 different counselors in 2 different practices that went to, the first, I knew right away was not the therapist for me. The second I went to 2 appointments and we hadn't touched upon why I was even there. Then I found Alpha. I emailed them, within 15 minutes I had a reply, went thru all the insurance stuff and I was able to get an apt with Joe in the same week. My first session I was definitely nervous, I had so much going on in my life and felt truly lost. As soon as I walked in and met Joe, I knew this guy would get me. As we spoke I actually felt like I've known him my whole life. One of the things I like and respected about Joe was he's a straight shooter I told him right out of the gate, I don't sugar coat things and I prefer the same. I can say without hesitation Joe has helped me more then I had imagined. He's help me rethink decisions that I made, he has taught me better ways to deal with certain situations that hadn't occurred to me before. I almost wish we had met under different circumstances then me being at the lowest point in my life. But am so greatful to have found Joe and the group at Alpha. If your looking for a professional group, look no further. I can't stress enough how much they have helped me this past year."
— Jeff Luberto

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of therapy does Alpha Counseling Services offer?

Alpha offers individual therapy, group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), psychotherapy, and holistic modalities including yoga, meditation, breathing techniques, aromatherapy, and music therapy.

Does Alpha Counseling treat children and teenagers?

Yes. Alpha has dedicated therapy programs for children and adolescents. Many families bring multiple members, and the practice is experienced in coordinating care across different age groups.

Is psychiatry and medication management available?

Yes. Alpha has psychiatrists on staff, including Dr. Anderson, who is consistently praised in patient reviews for spending real time with each patient rather than rushing through appointments.

What are the office hours?

Alpha Counseling Services is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

What makes Alpha different from a standard counseling office?

Beyond traditional talk therapy and psychiatry, Alpha integrates nutritional services, fitness training, massage, spa treatments, emotional support animal services, and outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and boating into its treatment approach.

What is the difference between intensive outpatient and traditional outpatient at Alpha?

Traditional outpatient involves scheduled individual or group sessions at a lower frequency. On-site intensive outpatient (IOP) is a more structured, higher-frequency program for clients who need more support than weekly therapy but do not require inpatient hospitalization.

How do I get started as a new patient?

Visit alpha-counseling.com or stop by the office at 81 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ 07421 during business hours. The team can walk you through intake options and help match you with the right clinician and level of care.

Hours of Operation

Open Now · Closes at 5:00 PM
Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday Today 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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