About the Psychotherapist
Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel, LCSW, TCTSY-F
I was born, raised, educated, and clinically trained in New York.​ In 2019, my family and I moved to Long Valley, New Jersey, and it quickly became home. Within this close-knit town, I’ve discovered what so many of us seek—a pace of life that allows for both professional fulfillment and personal joy. From family dinners to impromptu movie marathons and shared adventures with my husband and two children, I’ve learned a way of living that feels right for me.
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My life has taken many forms, but at its core, it’s always been about expression, connection, and growth—the same principles I bring to my work as a therapist. Therapy is about finding your voice, facing what’s hard, and creating a life that feels true to who you are.
Clinical Experience and Education
Education and Training
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Master's in Social Work: Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services, 2016
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Bachelor's in Psychology: SUNY Stony Brook University
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Certified Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator
Professional Experience
My career path includes:
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Psychology research leadership with the Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism
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Clinical work at prestigious institutions:
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Memorial Sloan Kettering
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Weill Cornell Medicine
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Francis Residency Program for Women and Infants
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Jarvie Commonweal Service
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Clinical training through NYC's Mental Health Service Corps under psychiatric supervision as well as supervision under a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Therapeutic Toolkit: Expertise that Evolves with You
As a trauma-informed clinician, I combine humanistic and existential frameworks with evidence-based practices. I integrate multiple approaches to meet your unique needs including:
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Traditional methods (CBT, DBT, ACT, Interpersonal Therapy)
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Mind-body techniques (Trauma-Sensitive Yoga; Bilateral movement)
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Narrative and existential approaches
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Practical problem-solving strategies
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Holistic wellness practices
Speciality Areas
I specialize in helping clients with:
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Anxiety and stress management
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Life transitions
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The pressures and demands of Entrepreneurship and Professional Life
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Grief and loss
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Self-Esteem
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Cancer and chronic illness
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Caregiver support
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Interpersonal Trauma Healing
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Quarter-life and mid-life transitions
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Work-life balance challenges
Find a therapist that gets you.
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Psychotherapy that fits you.
Meaningful change happens when you have a voice. Finding the right therapist is just the first step—your active participation and choices continue to shape our work together. You'll always have the freedom to choose what feels right for you.
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Your ally in total wellness.
As your therapist, I consider everything: your physical well-being, relationships, work life, spiritual beliefs and personal history. Because you're a whole person deserving of care that evolves with you.
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Therapy on your terms.
At Person to Person Psychotherapy, we blend innovative approaches with proven techniques to create experiences that resonate with real life. Therapy adapts to fit your world—not the other way around.
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