I wanted to find a woman who would be interested in my recovery and life, but who wouldn’t be distracted by who I’ve been, or seem like I am, or the life that I appeared to have lived.   I recognized a good, strong spirit  in Patty.  I didn’t get the sense she judged me.  She was open and caring,.  She was kind but also careful.   Finding Patty was my first step toward building a stable, sober life in Los Angeles.

EXCERPT FROM “FOUND” a daughter’s journey home -  BY TATUM O’NEIL – ACADEMY AWARD WINNING ACTRESS

Lauren has been a wonderful asset working with my  psychiatrist.  She goes way beyond her job description, in offering compassionate feedback about the medication I’ve been taking.  She always returns my E-mails and calls promptly, calls in my medications immediately, and is there to listen.  I know I can rely on Lauren, which is especially important in recovery.

Lauren creates a safe non judgmental environment, and always make me feel welcome when I come in for my scheduled sessions.  Every addiction doctor should have someone like Lauren working with them.

TOBI, L. PATIENT

I began my struggle with alcohol and drugs at the age of 14.  Every day was a challenge.  I suffered from deep depression and was also a cutter.  I lived in a hopeless state of mind.  I was a functional alcoholic.  I even won the title of Miss USA in 2006.  My boss Donal Trump. sent me to rehab. Once I got out of rehab I moved to Los Angeles. I needed to create a new life for myself.  I came across a woman that would forever change my life.  Her name was Patty.  The tools she has given me  throughout my recovery have never failed me and she has helped to mold me into the strong, independent, self supporting woman I am today.  I am forever grateful for her wisdom and appreciation for recovery and can only hope to touch as many lives as Patty has throughout the years.

TARA CONOR – MISS USA 2006

Lauren and Patty make a tremendous team.  They have a uniquely genuine and desire to help people through an often trying time of transition in early recovery.  Lauren’s deep experience in the addiction and medical field combined with Patty’s 25 years of in-depth work with people in early recovery make for a powerful team to help anyone on the road to sobriety and a better life.

ADAM DIXON – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GREENFIELD LODGE AND ABC CONSULTING

 

I have know Lauren for several years and am impressed by her extensive knowledge of resources for addiction services. She not only has a good grasp of what is required for a particular individual but knows how to help them find it. She is dedicated to helping people to truly overcome addiction.

ALICIA RUELAZ-MAHER, MD

My daughter has struggled for several years to be sober, but it was not till Patty was placed in my daughter’s path that those efforts were realized.  In the past 3 years, I have seen such growth, spiritually, mentally and physically, in my daughter.  Patty took my daughter under her wing and has been there for her on such a personal level.  Patty does not judge or criticize, but listens with her mind and heart and advises her through her knowledge and personal experiences, in such a way that allows my daughter to make the best decisions for herself.

MARY PAT FINN – MOTHER