Patricia Ruddy is a counselor specializing in addiction (substance use disorder) and a Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT# 41928, practicing in Westlake Village, CA. She offers services to a wide range of age groups, including children (5 to 10), teens (13 to 18), adults (18 to 65), and elders (65 and over). Patricia Ruddy helps individuals, families, and couples navigate concerns such as depression, domestic violence, parenting challenges, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relationship stress. She offers services in English (US). Her therapeutic approach integrates various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family/Marital Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eclectic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Reality Therapy.