Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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I work with adults who feel overwhelmed or disconnected and want support making sense of what comes next when life feels uncertain. Whether it’s an inner voice calling for change or life itself insisting that things can no longer stay the same, therapy provides a space to explore what’s happening and try out new ways of being. Together, we approach what’s difficult with curiosity and care, uncovering the inner tensions, recurring patterns, and hidden assumptions that shape your choices, limit your possibilities, and hold you back from stepping fully into your potential.
Therapy with me feels like a steady hand. I bring a decade of experience and a genuine curiosity about what it means to be human. Our work unfolds in partnership, guided by empathy, curiosity, and a sense of humor, a co‑created space where you can slow down, take ownership of your choices, and begin to understand the patterns that shape your life.
People often come to therapy when what once worked no longer does, after loss, transition, or a growing struggle with doubt and meaning. Many of my clients have spent a long time trying to think their way through it. What brings them here is the realization that some things need to be felt through, not just figured out. I help with exactly that.
Call or Email Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel now for a free 15 minute consultation - (908) 970-8372
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- out of network claims
- Out of Network
Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 970-8372
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC05919200 Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel
- Attended Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2016
- License: State of New York 095449 / 2023
- Certificate from The Center for Trauma and Embodiment at JRI 300- Hour Certification Program in Trauma Center Trauma- Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 970-8372
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Death Anxiety
- Existential Anxiety
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 970-8372
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 970-8372
Location
Additional Location
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(908) 970-8372Nearby Areas
Amanda Frudakis-Ruckel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 970-8372