Patricia Lund, PhD

Going through breast cancer treatment was a nightmare for me. I had never been seriously sick before, and I had never dealt with the medical establishment before. I was so trusting and naïve, and as time went on, I became more and more traumatized and shocked by the disrespect and arrogance I found in my physicians. Finally, when I was completely gutted, I went to Breast Cancer Connections in Palo Alto and asked for psychotherapist referrals. They gave me Pat Lund’s name.
Pat helped me enormously and I will always be grateful to her. She is intimately involved in the world of breast cancer, and she understands the good and the bad. I needed a very safe environment where I could sort through what had happened to me, and she gave me that. She listened to every word I said, and she guided me to a better place. The bonus is that she gives her clients one whole hour — not just the usual 50 minutes that other psychotherapists give.
If you are going through bad times, I highly recommend Pat Lund. She will help.

As both a patient and fellow psychotherapist, I wish to review the help I received from Dr. Lund. I presented with trauma regarding a life threatening accident as well as the loss of a family member. I knew I was going to the specialist in the area of trauma work. In just a few short sessions, and with the help of her expertise in EMDR, I felt released from the fears and emotions that had been deeply buried. There was a feeling of utmost safety and care during our sessions and it was clear that Dr Lund had taken time for thoughtful preparation between sessions. I would highly recommend her to those in need of help in sorting out loss, grief and trauma.