Leslie Davenport

Leslie Davenport is a leader in the field of climate psychology, recognized for work at the intersection of mental health and environmental change. As a licensed psychotherapist with extensive clinical experience, Davenport has contributed to the development of the discipline by co-creating the first Climate Psychology Certificate Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies, preparing mental health professionals to address the psychological impacts of climate change. Davenport is a founding member of the Institute for Health & Healing, one of the nation’s first hospital-based integrative medicine programs, and has contributed to documents such as the American Psychological Association’s "Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Impacts, Implications, and Guidance."

Davenport is the author of several texts, including "Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change," "All the Feelings Under the Sun," and "A Climate Emotions Workbook: Practices for Personal, Collective, and Planetary Healing." Her work is cited in academic and public discourse, and she is frequently engaged as a keynote speaker and consultant for events in the climate psychology and mental health sectors. Davenport’s expertise includes developing programs that integrate climate science, psychology, and trauma-informed care for organizations and communities addressing climate distress.

Davenport’s public speaking focuses on translating psychological concepts into practical strategies for resilience and collective action. She has been featured in major media outlets and academic forums, and her leadership in climate psychology emphasizes social justice and collaborative solutions. By validating eco-anxiety and offering pathways for adaptation and engagement, Davenport provides audiences with tools to transform distress into meaningful action, supporting organizations and individuals in the climate psychology and mental health fields.