Feeling heard when you’re struggling and knowing when and where to find help is crucial for those in need of mental health services. For many who have transplanted to Italy, it can feel overwhelming to be outside of what’s familiar, but Florence caters to its international community with English-speaking professionals who are ready to give guidance.
English-speaking therapists
Dr. Mary Ann Bellini is an American psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples in person as well as online. She has years of experience with study abroad students, international couples and expats, who may be having difficulty in the transition from their home country to Italy.
T: +39 339 5705988 / msmaryasan24@gmail.com / lungarno Cellini 25
Dr. Matteo Defraia is a clinical psychologist, Gestalt psychotherapist, gestalt bodywork and art-therapy, available for individual and couple sessions. T: +39 340 2732298, matteo.defraia@gmail.com, www.officinagestalt.com
Elizabeth Connolly runs a specialized practice for study abroad students from the United States. T: +39 346 6577690 / connollycounseling@gmail.com
Paolo Molino is a clinical psychologist practising in English, French and Spanish in via Verdi 7.
T: +39 331 1064726 / paolomolino@gmail.com / www.paolomolino.com
Irene Pinucci is an Italian psychiatrist who is fluent in English and French.
T: +39 348 6131709 / via Tavanti 18 / irene.pinucci@gmail.com
Camilla Jackson is an international therapist offering tools for an array of social issues, including depression anxiety, as well as assisting in relationship challenges.
camilla.jackson@yahoo.com / loving-you.online
Maurizio Materassi is a clinical psychologist who works with study-abroad students and is part of the preferred network of psychologists for insurers Geo Blue and International SOS.
T: +39 333 4023049 / via Pagnini 27 / info@mauriziomaterassi.com / www.mauriziomaterassi-eng.com
Margaret Mary Runge is a counselor in Florence who works with young adults and adults in her office at via della Palancola 20. T: +39 349 7169302 / magsrunge@me.com
Annamaria Mazzeschi is psychologist and counselling psychotherapist with experience in individual, couple and family therapy. T: +39 347 1388788 / amazzeschi@gmail.com
Other resources
Many study-abroad programmes in Florence offer campus services and resources for students.
The Misericordia psychiatric and psychological clinic provides many services.
Tages Onlus for Foreigners is an English-speaking clinical centre with psychology, psychotherapy and psychiatry services. T: 055 679037, info@tagesonlus.org
This article was updated on November 2, 2023.
