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Traci A. Cipriano, JD, PhDAssistant Professor of Psychiatry
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Dr. Cipriano is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy for adults of all ages, including college, graduate, and professional school students and trainees. One aspect of her practice has focused on high achieving professionals across disciplines. She has extensive experience with the legal profession and is the author of The Thriving Lawyer: A Multidimensional Model of Well-Being for a Sustainable Legal Profession (Routledge, 2023), a comprehensive yet concise approach to preventing and addressing burnout.
Education
Post-Graduate Training
Awards
| Degree | Institution | Major |
|---|---|---|
| BA | University of Connecticut | Psychology |
| JD | University of Connecticut School of Law | Law |
| MA | University of Connecticut | Clinical Psychology |
| PhD | University of Connecticut | Clinical Psychology |
Post-Graduate Training
| Training | Institution | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Internship | Connecticut Valley Hospital | Psychology/Forensic Psychology |
| Postdoctoral | Institute of Living | Inpatient Psychiatry |
| Postdoctoral | Yale Department of Psychiatry | Early Psychosis |
Awards
| Name of Award/Honor | Awarding Organization |
|---|---|
| Featured Alumna | UConn Today |
| Opening Plenary Keynote Speaker | Women, Influence, and Power in Law Conference |
| Fellow | American Psychological Association |
| Game Changer Honoree | Connecticut Legal Awards |
| Distinguished Contribution to the Practice of Psychology | Connecticut Psychological Association |
| Featured Alumna | University of Connecticut School of Law Graduate Report |
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Managing Stress and Uncertainty
- Burnout
- High-Achieving Professionals
- Relationships
- Challenging Health Diagnosis
- Grief and Loss
- Women's Issues
| Name & Description | Category | Role | Type | Scope | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, CT | Professional/Scientific Organization | Board Member | External | Regional | 2025 | |
| Practice Innovations, Journal Published by APA Division 42 | Editorial Board | Member | External | National | 2023 | |
| American Psychological Association, Division 42 | Professional/Scientific Organization | Board Member | External | National | 2020 | 2023 |
| Connecticut Bar Association, Lawyer Well-Being Committee | Professional/Scientific Organization | Co-chair | State | 2020 | 2021 | |
| Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission, Medical Advisory Panel | Advisory Committee | Member | External | State | 2018 | |
| Connecticut Bar Association, Lawyer Well-Being Committee | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | State | 2018 | |
| American Psychological Association, Interdivisional Healthcare Committee | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2016 | 2024 |
| American Psychological Association, Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice, Governance Committee | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2016 | 2019 |
| Connecticut Psychological Association | Professional/Scientific Organization | Legislative Chair | External | State | 2011 | 2016 |