“It is a serious thing/
just to be alive
on this fresh morning/
in this broken world.”
Mary Oliver
An evidence-based approach to psychology, with a focus on the challenges and uncertainties of a changing world, our relationship with nature, and mental health.
Psychotherapy · Talks & Workshops · Media · Research
Welcome- I'm glad you're here. My name is Lucia Tecuta, and I'm an American and Italian bilingual licensed clinical psychologist based in Bologna. I support individuals navigating life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, painful life events, and life transitions including adjusting to new environments and challenges.
I also support individuals facing world-related distress tied to global events, climate disruptions and ecological losses. Whether you're struggling with painful thoughts, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to deepen your sense of well-being and connection, my approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies.
What I offer
Psychology for people and a changing world
My work integrates clinical psychology, psychological research, climate psychology and ecopsychology to support individuals and communities in navigating the complexities of life and the changes taking place in our environment. At the heart of my work are mental health, resilience and well-being, alongside the opportunity to cultivate a more conscious and meaningful relationship with the natural world.
Individual Psychotherapy
My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based psychological therapies that have been extensively researched and shown to be effective for a wide range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties. I draw on different cognitive behavioral approaches including REBT, DBT, and ACT depending on each person’s needs, goals, and life experiences, creating a collaborative and personalized process.
My practice is evidence-based, trauma-informed, eco-conscious and climate-aware. I pay close attention to how our social, cultural, economic and political contexts shape our lives and how we make meaning of our suffering and how much factors can facilitate or disrupt our ability to connect to ourselves, others and the world.
Learn more about Individual Therapy:
→Cognitive-behavioral therapy
→Trauma-informed and EMDR therapy
Climate Psychology and Ecopsychology
My research-informed work explores the psychological dimensions of climate change and our relationship with the natural world, including climate anxiety, grief, anger, guilt, hope, environmental identity and connection with nature.
I collaborate with local and international organisations to advance climate psychology and ecopsychology, and to bring these perspectives into clinical practice, education and public conversations in Italy and across Europe.
I am an active member of the following associations and organizations:
The Charter of Psychologists of Emilia-Romagna,
Explore my work:
→Courses, workshops and professional trainings
Talks, Workshops, and Media
I offer talks, workshops, training, interviews and collaborations for professionals, organisations, schools, festivals and the wider public.
I write and speak about ecopsychology and climate psychology, exploring topics such as our connection with nature, the psychological impacts of climate change, and eco-emotions including eco-anxiety, eco-grief and hope.
My work translates psychological research into accessible, evidence-informed resources and conversations for the wider public. I have contributed commentary, interviews and articles to media including Psyche, La Repubblica, Radio Popolare, Climalteranti and Italian Climate Network.
I am available for journalistic interviews, expert commentary, public talks, podcasts and collaborations on topics related to ecopsychology and ecotherapy, climate psychology and mental health.
Learn more:
→Public speaking events and engagement