Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel LCSW

Your voice and agency play an important role in your therapy and that is why I aim to demystify the process. You will have a clear understanding of your therapy and the rationale behind the available care options. You will always have the freedom to make choices that suit you.

I go beyond addressing symptoms. True mental health care involves a holistic approach that considers the entire person and all the dynamic factors shaping an individual's experience. I offer therapy that is as, one-of-a-kind as you. I'm with you at every stage, helping you to talk about, understand, and cope with life experiences.

I'm here to help you see yourself in your story again. Therapy isn't only about talking—it's about digging deep and reconnecting with yourself. Together, we'll explore what makes you, you. I'll help you mourn the things that have changed and that aren't serving you anymore. We'll sift through the stuff that's weighing you down and find out what truly matters to you. Imagine waking up and making choices that feel right for you. I'm the guide to get you there.

• New Jersey, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 44SC05919200
• New York, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 095449

Before establishing Person to Person Psychotherapy, Amanda's professional journey included working with healthcare organizations and nonprofits such as Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell Medicine, Thrive NYC's Mental Health Service Corps., Jarvie Commonweal Service, Mount Sinai Hospital Queens, CHiPs Transitional Housing Shelter for Young Women and Infants, and the Research Foundation of SUNY- Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism. She holds an MA in Social Work from Fordham University and a BA in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both New Jersey and New York and is a Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator. Specializing in holistic mind-body practices, Amanda focuses on Trauma Yoga, Nature-based/ outdoor therapy, and evidence-based techniques tailored to soothe and regulate the nervous system. She is committed to nurturing personal growth, fostering self-awareness, and unlocking hidden potentials. Amanda's passion for therapy is rooted in her understanding of her clients and their fundamental values. Her therapeutic approach revolves around exploring life's significance and reshaping individuals' relationships with themselves.