Coaching with Tend

My passion for working closely with medical teams has led me to my work in hospital and outpatient medical settings, including in the field of oncology. In my work I have directly witnessed the struggles of healthcare professionals both in clinical and administrative roles and have learned how to support these providers through the many challenges they face in their professional and personal lives.

How do you think about and approach coaching?

Whether you are looking for greater purpose and meaning at work or at home, to lead with confidence and inspire your team, to fine-tune your communication skills or more effectively collaborate with others, to increase your productivity, efficiency, or focus, or at career advancement, planning/trajectory or transitions, coaching is likely a great fit to help you reach your goals.

My approach focuses on honoring your knowledge in the hope of creating an empowering environment where you benefit from freedom to discover your strengths, resiliencies, and courage. It is important to me that we consider your culture, history, and identity in our conversation. I truly appreciate the beautiful complexity that makes each of us who we are.

When not working …

I can be found doing many physical activities including circus arts and spending time catching up with friends and family.

I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience working in the “trenches” of primary care with medical providers and residents. I’ve heard consistently that practicing medicine can be incredibly rewarding and draining – sometimes on the same day. I believe adequate support through these ups and downs is critical to keeping providers engaged and healthy long-term. While that support can take many forms, I have often found myself helping providers manage the consistent tension between their occupational calling, the toll it takes on their personal lives, and the stress of the daily “grind.”

How do you think about and approach coaching?

My approach to coaching is both compassionate and practical. Each provider brings a unique experience and history, and I aim to help people function more effectively in their personal and professional lives as soon as possible.  My focus is assisting others in getting “unstuck” through tangible tools, strategies, and awareness exercises, so each person brings forward the best version of themself – especially in times of adversity. I find that clarifying coaching goals at the outset, and revisiting our progress regularly, ensures we are moving in the right direction and that my clients are getting what they need from our sessions.

When not working …

I love taking road trips with my family, coaching my sons’ sports teams, eating tacos, and watching soccer (the “real” football).

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have spent several years training and working in academic medical centers throughout New York City and Boston. I have spent most of my career working in hospitals and understand the unique pressures of inpatient medicine, rounding on the wards, and caring for people with complex medical problems.

How do you think about and approach coaching?

My approach to coaching is informed by my passion for partnering with healthcare professionals to foster wellness, resilience, and meaning in their personal and professional lives.

When not working …

I enjoy running, spending time with family and friends, and exploring all that the northeast has to offer.

I am a cognitive-behavioral clinical psychologist who has worked for 30 years across a variety of medical settings, ranging from outpatient clinics to emergency departments to inpatient medical and psychiatric units. I have worked within residency and fellowship training programs this entire time. In addition, I am a senior administrator with experience at the departmental and institutional levels, both within medical schools and healthcare systems.

I understand the unique pressures healthcare providers experience, especially in the context of modern healthcare where pressure is generated not only from caring for sick patients but also navigating an increasingly complex and bureaucratic system that zaps much of the satisfaction from the work. I also understand what makes a healthcare professional successful and fulfilled in their careers.

How do you think about and approach coaching?

When I coach healthcare professionals, I focus on developing perspectives, skills, and behaviors that promote successful, satisfying careers that align with the individual’s interests, predisposition, training, experience, and passions. As importantly, I help the individual to identify strategies and behaviors that balance their work life with their personal lives. True satisfaction and longevity in a career is predicated on a satisfying personal life.

I use an approach that starts with identifying the individual’s primary personal values and exploring how they apply to both the individuals’ career and personal domains. We then identify both short term and long term goals within each domain and align them with the identified values. Next, we build a personal development plan that focuses on achieving these value driven goals.

When not working …

Outside of work, my wife and I spend most of our time raising our two children, maintaining our Victorian home – which is like our third child! – tending our garden, and building birdhouses. I also enjoy traveling, reading science fiction, and relaxing on my front porch.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in health psychology and behavioral medicine. I have over two decades of experience working in medical settings as both a clinician and an educator with physicians and trainees from all different specialties, has deepened my understanding of the serious work demands that go along with being in the field.

I enjoy  helping people make important changes in their lives to improve their overall wellness (i.e., sleep, nutrition, exercise, relationships). As someone who has studied women’s health for many years, I have a particular interest and experience working with women.

I strive to build trust and empathy with my coaching clients. I bring a true dedication and compassion to my work that I hope will promote growth and improve quality of life for all my coaching clients.

How do you think about and approach coaching?

All of us need to think about our health and our daily behaviors to ensure we feel and do our best. I believe that there is a wellness foundation that is essential to maximizing our effectiveness professionally and personally.  This foundation includes stress management, present moment living exercises, regular exercise, good nutrition, and healthy sleep practices.  In addition to wellness, we can all be more intentional in our relationships at work and at home. I believe that coaching should be focused on creating your most successful, healthy, and positive version of yourself.  My approach to coaching is to enhance a person’s emotional and physical wellness through intentional lifestyle changes. 

When not working …

I am spending time with family and friends, exercising, cooking (it’s truly therapeutic), reading, listening to music (many genres but love the 80s), and rewatching classic movies.  

I describe myself as… grounded, pragmatic, collaborative, authentic, and attuned. I bring a psychological perspective combined with an honest human connection.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: I started working with clinicians at UCSF Health as an EAP provider. Medicine touches everybody's life and healthcare professionals are at the center of it. Combining their skills, passion, and dedication to provide the best care takes an incredible amount of sacrifice. I support folks in every stage of their career, from starting out during residency/fellowship, to establishing oneself in early career, all the way to working in leadership positions. There are different challenges at every step and ways to navigate them successfully in a high-pressure environment.

I’m passionate about… creating streamlined access to get support, preventing common problems by supporting clinicians early through coaching, transition to working parenthood, and building a successful career in medicine without burnout.

You might like working with me if… you appreciate a calm and direct approach to finding out what is working well and what needs adjustment in your life. If you want to go from insight to action. I get folks to clarify their WHY for entering this career and building upon that drive to design their best life.

When not working… As a psychologist in an “office job”, I make it a priority to spend most of my free time outside, whether biking, hiking, or simply soaking up nature. As a family, we also love traveling to new places and trying local food. I value activities that allow for curiosity, humor, and meaningful conversation.

Education and Training
Graduate: University of Akron, OH
Internship: Counseling & Psychological Services at Oregon State University, OR
Fellowship: Faculty & Staff Assistance Program at the University of California San Francisco
Additional Certifications: certified in Parental Burnout Prevention & Treatment by the Training Institute for Psychology & Health, certified Parental Leave Coach by the Center for Parental Leave Leadership.

California license #PSY32798

Heike offers individual counseling and coaching.

With over two decades of experience as a medical family therapist and psychologist, I have worked closely with physicians and healthcare teams. I developed wellbeing programs such as peer coaching and curriculums for graduate medical education to address the culture of silence around mental health that is prevalent in healthcare and have spent time helping systems improve physician wellness. I am committed to enhancing the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and their families.

How do you think about and approach coaching?

Physicians and healthcare professionals are the epitome of resilience and often find themselves grappling with the challenges of the culture of healthcare. These challenges can create negative feelings and barriers, making it difficult to see clearly what you want for your professional and personal life. My approach is to focus on your internal voice, not what others want you to do, and to set goals that are uniquely yours to achieve.

My commitment to your wellbeing is unwavering, and I provide updated information and resources to enhance this aspect of your life. I firmly believe that coaching is about understanding the present to strategically build the future. In the current healthcare crisis, it’s easy to feel lost amidst the chaos, with numerous procedures and little time for yourself. I can work with you in Spanish, English, or Portuguese.

When not working …

I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising outdoors, and exploring fusion cuisine based on Latino dishes.

I describe myself as… authentic, dedicated, thoughtful, curious, and creative. I like to bring my personality into the therapeutic relationship and encourage my clients to also, as I feel doing so helps to strengthen rapport and fosters a genuine and collaborative dynamic.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: I have spent most of my career working alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals in integrated settings, but became especially interested in supporting the well-being and mental health of healthcare professionals after witnessing my two younger sisters go through medical school, residency, fellowship, and into the workforce. Medical education and training are rigorous, working in healthcare is often stressful and emotionally taxing, and it can be hard to find time to reflect, cope, and take care of oneself — making burnout an all too common experience for individuals in the field. Currently, as a psychologist and faculty member at a residency program, I am committed to supporting and advocating for the mental and physical well-being of medical house staff and all those who work in the healthcare setting.

I’m passionate about… integrated behavioral health. I am a firm believer that wellness encompasses not only physical health, but also mental health. It's not only important for healthcare workers to remember and advocate for this when working with their patients, but to also recognize this and implement it in their own lives!

You might like working with me if… you are looking for a therapist who is down-to-earth, honest, and not afraid to “jump into the chaos” with you. No one size fits all, so I utilize an integrative approach to therapy to meet each individual's needs, often pulling from psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral theories. Whether your goals include developing coping skills, increasing self-insight, finding a balance between your personal and professional lives, and/or something else, I hope that while working with me, you feel truly seen, understood, and supported.

When not working… you can find me at the rock-climbing gym, watching a musical in the city, baking, anywhere by the water, or checking another national park off the list with my family!

Jennifer offers individual coaching and counseling.

Education and Training
Graduate: Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University
Internship: Kings County Hospital
Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital

Massachusetts License #PSY11214
New Jersey License #35s100698300

I describe myself as… direct, caring, and someone you don't have to perform for.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: You carry a toll that most people around you don't fully see: the long hours, the expectations, and the responsibility for others. Underneath it all is the quiet question of whether there's space for what you need, too. Finding support that truly connects to that experience can be difficult. You don't have to carry this alone. This is the work I wish had been available during my own years in healthcare.

I'm passionate about… helping you navigate burnout, moral distress, identity strain, and leadership demands, including finding your footing early before the cost compounds. I'm also passionate about meaning-making: not just reconnecting with why you chose this work, but finding solid ground again and developing a sense of self that doesn't depend entirely on your professional role to hold everything together, especially within systems that continue to change around you.

You might like working with me if… you're new to therapy or coaching and aren't sure where to start, or you've been thinking about it for a while and finally decided to give it a try. You don't need to arrive with clarity or have the right words. We'll figure it out together.

Sessions are conversational and collaborative. We'll set goals that matter to you, whether that's managing the demands of your work, finding steadiness outside your role, or simply having space to think. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) guide the work, with mindfulness woven throughout in a practical, grounded way focused on what's actually useful for your life and schedule.

Over time, most clients feel clearer about what matters, more able to set limits without guilt, and more themselves—not just at work, but in the rest of their lives as well.

When not working… I enjoy trail running, spending time with family and friends, and the company of my boxer, Benson.

Judy offers individual counseling and coaching.

Education and Training
Graduate: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Clinical Psychology — Alliant International University
Graduate: Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology — Trinity International University
Internship: Counseling and Psychological Services, Sonoma State University
Internship: Counseling and Psychological Services, University of San Francisco
Fellowship: Department of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente
Additional Training/Certifications: Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification, Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley; AI-Driven Leadership, Stanford University

Licensure
California License #PSY23307

I describe myself as… Curious, resilient and motivated by a desire to understand people within their own unique context.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: Working alongside physicians and healthcare teams taught me firsthand the challenges clinicians face — balancing patient care, systemic pressures, and personal well-being. Supporting healthcare professionals has become central to my mission, because their resilience directly impacts not only their lives, but the patients and communities they serve.

I’m passionate about… Helping people to build resilience and thrive within their own unique context. I specialize in working with healthcare professionals navigating burnout, self-doubt, and high stress as well as individuals managing chronic illness, parenting stress, and high-performance environments.

You might like working with me if… You’re looking for a collaborative, compassionate, and strengths-based approach. I integrate cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and resilience-building practices tailored to your unique context. I focus on helping clients to step back, regulate, and re-engage with clarity — fostering balance, flexibility, and long-term well-being.

When not working… I can be found spending time with my husband and twin boys, cheering them on at rowing events. I also love pickleball, cooking and travel.

Education and Training
Graduate: William James College (formerly Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology), PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital / Shriners Hospital for Children – Fellowship in Medical Psychology
Additional Training/Certifications: Specialized training in resilience, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and emotionally intelligent parenting

Dr. Lund offers individual therapy and coaching.

I describe myself as… passionate, supportive, and goal oriented. I truly believe that everyone is capable of change.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: I’ve worked with healthcare professionals throughout my career as well as working in a bariatric surgical clinic for 7 years. Through these experiences I learned that I truly enjoy working within this population. These individuals push themselves for their patients and often do not prioritize their own mental well-being.

I’m passionate about… working with clinicians who want to learn how to prioritize their own needs, meet personal goals, work on relational issues, and process traumatic experiences. Many of the people I work with are high achieving within their careers. However, they struggle to understand how to cope with the demands of their careers.

You might like working with me if… you appreciate gaining insight into what's causing issues related to anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or a lack of motivation within your personal life. I spend the first one or two sessions getting to know you. I also practice motivational interviewing which means that I believe that you are your own best expert. So, when we're working together, I work with you to figure out what your goals are and check in with you on a regular basis to see if you feel that we are making progress toward those goals.

I've worked within the field of health psychology for many years now. I’ve watched individuals who never thought that they could meet their goals, change their lives and become the people they've always wanted to be. In addition to motivational interviewing, I employ cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution-focused therapies.

When not working… I enjoy exploring used bookstores, reading, staying active outdoors through hiking and walking. I also enjoy baking and cooking.

Lindsey offers individual and relationship counseling as well as coaching related to nutritional and exercise psychology.

Education and Training
Graduate: Regent University School of Clinical Psychology
Internship: Arrowhead Psychological Services, Minnesota

My coaching approach is centered around your success and efficiency. I am here to empower you to optimize productivity, manage stress, and enhance your executive functioning skills. Together, we will identify your strengths and areas for growth and create an action plan that aligns with your values and goals. I am committed to uncovering your sources of strength to fuel your personal and career aspirations.

I find meaning in helping my clients navigate career path frustrations, burnout, relationship concerns, ethical challenges, systemic hurdles, and workplace stressors such as interpersonal conflict, communication challenges, and productivity expectations.

How do you think about and approach coaching?

For me coaching is about curiosity. I meet clients where they’re at emotionally and mentally, which is usually at a place of stress, burnout and overwhelm, and not knowing what to do next, and together we explore the meaning, purpose, and potential  for their lives. I approach coaching from a growth mindset and support clients in navigating challenges and meeting personal and professional goals.

When not working …

Outside of my professional life, I find joy in educating and coaching my daughter, enjoying quality time with my wife while binge-watching Netflix, and indulging in my passion for football whenever my schedule allows.

I describe myself as… empathetic, grounded, and dedicated to helping others develop increased self-awareness and clarity to move through life's challenges with more confidence and resilience.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: Burnout is rampant, and I want to provide the most helpful support and direction possible for those caring for others who, in turn, might be sacrificing their own well-being. This is a crucial mission, and every healthcare worker should have quick and easy access to therapy. I have experienced my own version of burnout in the past and witnessed countless physicians and other healthcare workers suffer with little support and a sincere belief they can "do it alone." There is incredible value in realizing we can't always do that, and I'd like to help be part of this change.

I'm passionate about… ensuring people aren't suffering in silence. I believe when we have more access to and listen to our mind-body connection and gut intuition, we can ease some of our suffering and perform at our best. I am dedicated to helping people become as successful as they can be in their professional lives and relationships.

You might like working with me if… you appreciate a good balance of compassion, support, and directness that weaves in a bit of levity and humor. I tend to take a personalized, targeted approach to therapy, drawing on interpersonal dynamics and processes, mindfulness practices, and, when needed, cognitive-behavioral strategies.

When not working… I enjoy being anywhere outside in nature, whether on a hike or a walk with my family, including our two rescue dogs. Music is a big part of how I relax and pass the time while cooking or working out. I love watching baseball and have been known to get very passionate about an exciting, fun win.

Nancy offers individual and couples counseling, as well as performance coaching.

Education and Training
Graduate: Long Island University, C.W. Post
Internship: Brooklyn VA Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY