Our Team
FounderPeter D. Ruffini
Peter D. Ruffini, EdS, MA, LPC, LPCMH , ACS, EMDRPT-II, CSAT-Candidate
Wth over 15 years of experience, Peter strives to provide care that goes far beyond generic therapy. As an award-winning psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, he has trained other clinicians in research-backed methods—so you can feel confident you’re receiving expert-level care, not surface-level counseling.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology and his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rider University, followed by an EdS in Clinical Counseling. His early work included college counseling centers and Princeton House in Princeton, NJ. He later served on state and county youth-policy committees then served as Clinical Supervisor within a reputable, large, multi-clinician private-pay group practice. He is the proud recipient of the 2024 Mission Award for exceptional psychotherapy and clinical training.
Peter is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Florida, a trained Advanced EMDR clinician, an approved clinical supervisor, and a CSAT candidate through IITAP ( International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals). His clinical focus includes trauma treatment, anxiety and depression, and pornography and sexual addiction. He is trained in the three gold-standard trauma treatments—Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and advanced EMDR (EMDRPT-II) certification—with additional expertise in CBT-based approaches. He has devoted his career to treating pornography and sexual addiction at the root level, which is why he is trusted for this complex and often difficult-to-treat issue.
Outside the therapy room, Peter contributes to media discussions on men’s mental health and trauma. His mission is to raise the standard of therapy and provide care that leads to real, lasting change. When desired, he can integrate a Christian worldview into the work.
At home, Peter is a husband and father who understands the challenge of balancing work, family, and faith. Counseling is not just his profession—it is a calling to help people move beyond symptom management and toward meaningful, lasting transformation.
Read more about his story in New Jersey Voyager Magazine.
Fees: 245.00/session
Accepting New Clients: Waitlist
Associate ClinicianDr. Philip Hammel
Dr. Philip Hammel, Psy.D.
Dr. Philip Hammel is a clinical psychologist with over 14 years of experience specializing in working with young, middle-aged, and older adult professionals. His clients are motivated for personal growth in their career development, self-care, and their relationships. He works with clients struggling with a variety of issues including anger, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and addictions. He takes special interest in issues affecting Men’s Mental Health including sexual addictions, loneliness, and financial pressures. He works with his clients to tap into their strengths and inner wisdom so that they can be effective communicators and leaders in their companies, families, and communities.
Dr. Hammel has a warm and easy-going nature that creates a positive therapeutic alliance with his clients. He is also comfortable helping facilitate accountability. He is a naturally curious individual who values collaborative and introspective dialogue rather than quick fixes. He will pose various questions and topics that are relevant to his clients and incorporate evidence-based strategies to help clients take steps toward their personal goals. Therapeutic strategies are trauma-informed, tailored for each client, and are drawn from orientations including ACT, CBT, EMDR, and solutions-focused and narrative therapy approaches.
The therapuetic interventions and personal reflections that arise in session can aid in self-discovery and paths towards improved self-control, cognitive flexibility, and greater alignment between values and behaviors. He believes a strong therapeutic relationship combined with evidence-based skills supports successful treatment outcomes.
Dr. Hammel earned his Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego and completed California licensure in 2013. He is also licensed in Arizona where he is able to offer telehealth services to clients in 42 US states via PSYPACT.
Fees: 200.00/session
Accepting New Clients: Yes
