At Wapiti, we recognize that the demands of the medical profession can take a toll on both your professional and personal life. These resources are designed to help you navigate the unique challenges that healthcare professionals may encounter. Your wellbeing matters, and we are committed to fostering a culture that promotes wellness and resilience.
Julie Radico, PsyD, ABPP is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She holds two master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Health Psychology as well as her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Health Psychology- Primary Care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Department of Family Medicine.
Dr. Radico is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Radico Psychological and Consultation Services, LLC where she provides one-on-one coaching, consulting and therapy services to medical professionals. As a member of the PSYPACT, Dr. Radico is able to see clients in multiple states across the country. (Check the map for your state.)
Outside of her private practice, Dr. Radico served as an Associate Professor in Behavioral Medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center Department of Family Medicine.
Integrating Solution Focused, Problem Solving, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, Dr. Radico works with medical professionals to harness motivation, advocate for themselves, prioritize their values, and pursue achievable goals. She works with women in medicine to address anxiety, creating boundaries, communication skills, time management, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, grief/loss, health and wellness, developing leadership skills, DEI, stress/burnout, compassion fatigue, sleep hygiene, and work/life balance.
Amit Shahane, PhD, ABPP is a Board Certified, Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist. He completed his PhD at the University of Oregon following his master’s degree at Indiana State University. He completed his clinical internship at the Michael E. Debakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and his postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Shahane is a partner at Rivanna Counseling, LLC where he provides individual/group therapy and assessment services to medical professionals. As a member of the PSYPACT, Dr. Shahane can see clients in multiple states across the United States.
Before his work in private practice, Dr. Shahane served as an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine and the Directors of the Behavioral Medicine Center and Postdoctoral Fellowship program. Prior to UVA, he served as an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine. More recently, he served as a mental and behavioral health consultant for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Utilizing Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, Dr. Shahane has expertise in assisting medical professionals to better cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, time management, burnout, health and wellness, communication skills, sleep difficulties, and navigating health system challenges.
Mary is an incredible asset to our field. Personally, I have had numerous discussions with her that were both productive and therapeutic. Her experience in the field and commitment to advancing the focus on physician well-being are unparalleled. She truly lends a warm, compassionate voice to those in need and I will forever be grateful for her help in maintaining my simultaneous focus on my own mental health and my ability to provide exceptional patient care during these recent difficult times in medicine. Her efforts in our field are cherished by many and appreciated by all that know her.
Niel Burns, MD
Mary Wolf is the president of Veritee Partners LLC, a coaching and consulting business designed to promote wellbeing and success for physicians, physician leaders, advanced practice providers, dentists, executives and the companies they serve. Veritee Partners offers assessments and consultation for healthcare systems to build wellbeing programs and cultures.
Mary was the Program Director for the Avera Medical Group LIGHT Program, an award-winning wellbeing program for physicians and advanced practice providers. She led multi-strategy wellbeing services and provides executive coaching for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, and executives.
Before creating LIGHT, Mary was the director of multiple behavioral health programs at Avera including employee assistance program-EAP, addiction recovery, outpatient mental health, and day hospital.
Mary earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Resource Development and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health. Mary is a Board Certified Coach and holds certifications in executive, life, and spirituality coaching.
Mary’s extensive work with the Coalition for Physician Wellbeing includes being published as a chapter author for their two books:
Transforming the Heart of Practice:
An organizational and personal approach to physician wellbeing
Physician Well-being During Sustained Crisis:
Defusing Burnout, Building Resilience, Restoring Hope
