Lucia Tecuta

As both a psychotherapist and researcher deeply concerned about the ecological and climate crisis, I try to bring a nuanced approach to my work, integrating clinical cognitive behavioral skills with an eco and climate conscious approach and trauma-informed lens. I view climate emotions as precious signals and messengers of our sense of care for others and the world, that nonetheless can become in some cases debilitating and needing of understanding and extra support to get "unstuck". Feeling and holding space for our grief, learning to manage our anxiety, and reaching for resiliently cautious hope are my go-tos.

I am fully trained and licensed as a clinical psychologist (PhD) in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapies, eco and climate-conscious therapy, and psychotraumatology. I also currently hold a position as an Assistant Professor at the University of Bologna (Italy) conducting research on climate anxiety, eco-concerns, environmental identity and sustainable behaviors. I have conducted workshops for university students on climate emotions and nature connection and climate psychology workshops for local institutes of continuing education for psychologists. I have also conducted climate cafès online for the local Italian population.

I am bilingual/bicultural, American and Italian, with an international background (third culture kid) with a personal understanding of the cultural aspects that shape our views and behaviors.