Our Providers | Jacqueline Ruddy, LCSW

Jacqueline Ruddy, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

Jacque Ruddy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about empowering her clients. Jacque takes a holistic approach, validating each client as a whole person, not just the symptoms that initially lead them to seek therapy. Through active listening, collaboration, and a nonjudgemental stance, she partners with clients to identify their core issues and  develop a treatment plan to support them in reaching their goals through the therapeutic process.

Jacque recognizes that trauma, regardless of the source, often has a direct impact on physical health. When treating trauma, Jacque uses mind-body techniques such as breathing exercises, meditation, visualization, and trauma-informed yoga to help her clients heal and to learn to feel safe in their bodies.

Education & Experience

Jacque earned her Master’s of Social Work degree from University of Southern California (USC). She received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and social behavior at University of California, Irvine, and devoted a semester to study behavior change associated with breast cancer risk. In addition to her traditional studies, Jacque traveled to China for a general study of Complementary Alternative Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Mindfulness and Breast Cancer. In keeping with her holistic practice, Jacque received a 200-hour yoga teacher training and 55-hour yoga for cancer recovery training.

Jacque’s dedication to holistic intervention stems from her own experience in cancer recovery. She has survived breast cancer twice, and knows the strength, courage, and tenacity it takes to heal both the mind and body. Jacque specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and interpersonal conflict. Additionally, she tailors her therapeutic practice to support those experiencing cancer, chronic illness, skin disorders, and chronic pain.

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