Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, SEP, CST, LMFT
Abridged CV Highlights
Education
University of Rome, Italy
Laurea summa cum laude
Linguistics, English, German
1993
University of Reading, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Diploma (1994): Deaf Studies, Sign Language, Higher Education
Ph.D. (1999): Disability, Gender Studies, Higher Education, Community Health, Women’s Health
University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
M.Sc. Systemic Psychotherapy
2006
University of Minnesota Program in Human Sexuality
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Sexual Health, HIV/STI Internet-Based Research, LGBTQ Health Disparities, Transgender Youth, Sex and Relationship Therapy
2010
Certifications and Licenses
2006-2008
Licensed Systemic Psychotherapist, UK Council for Psychotherapy
2010-present
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, License No. 2061, State of Minnesota
2022-present
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, License No. 1423, State of Wisconsin
2011
Narrative Therapy Certificate, Kenwood Therapy Center
2017
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Certificate, SETI
2017-present
Approved Supervisor, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
2018-present
Certified Sex Therapist, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
2020-present
Certified Member, World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care 7 Global Education Institute
Honors and Awards
2023
AASECT 2023 Humanitarian Award
2023
AASECT Sexuality Professionals Book Award for Gender Trauma
2022
Nautilus Gold Award for Gender Trauma
2019
Distinguished Service Award, Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
2013
Twin Cities Deaf Pride Community Organization Award, 3rd Annual Deaf LGBTQ and Allies Awards Ceremony and Awareness Day
2012
Breaking the Silence Award, University of Minnesota
2000
Best Dissertation Award, British Educational Research Association
Recent Academic Appointments
Publications and Presentations
Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications
Connor, J. J., Girard, A., Iantaffi, A., Wiljamaa, S., & Mize, S. (2020). No expiration date: a qualitative inquiry of sexuality after 50. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 1-21.
Vencill, J. A., Carlson, S., Iantaffi, A., & Miner, M. (2018). Mental health, relationships, and sex: exploring patterns among bisexual individuals in mixed orientation relationships. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 33(1-2), 14-33.
Morris, M., Saunders, D. & Iantaffi, A. (2017). Intersectional and intermodal: Making sexual health information accessible to LGBTQ+ Deaf people. IFLA. http://library.ifla.org/1671/1/113-morris-en.pdf
Simon Rosser, B. R., Merengwa, E., Capistrant, B. D., Iantaffi, A., Kilian, G., Kohli, N., Konety, B.R., Mitteldorf, D. & West, W. (2016). Prostate cancer in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men: A review. LGBT health, 3(1), 32-41.
Noor, S. W., Wilkerson, J. M., Schick, V., & Iantaffi, A. (2016). Non-monosexual Partnerships: Information, Motivation and Self-Efficacy among Methamphetamine-Using Men Who Have Sex with Men Who Also Have Sex with Women or Transgender Persons. International Journal of Sexual Health, 28(3), 205-215.
Kvalem, I. L., Træen, B., & Iantaffi, A. (2016). Internet Pornography Use, Body Ideals, and Sexual Self-Esteem in Norwegian Gay and Bisexual Men. Journal of homosexuality, 63(4), 522-540.
Iantaffi, A., Grey, J. A., & Rosser, B. S. (2015). Characteristics of Bi-attracted Men Who Have Sex with Men: Findings from Three Internet-based Studies on HIV. Journal of Bisexuality, 15(3), 435-451.
Recent Presentations
Iantaffi, A. & Barker, M.J. (2019). Love Isn’t Binary. Keynote for the 3rd International Non-Monogamies and Contemporary Intimacies Conference, Spain, Madrid, November 15th, 2019. Keynote address.
Iantaffi, A. (2017). From monochrome to polychrome: working therapeutically and systemically with consensually non-monogamous people. Joint Public Lecture at Sigmund Freud University and Opening Keynote for the 2nd International Non-Monogamies and Contemporary Intimacies Conference, Vienna, Austria, August 30th, 2017. Keynote address.
Iantaffi, A. (2016). Non-binary & Bi: At the intersection of bi+ identities, experiences, research, and organising. EuroBiRecon, Amsterdam, July 28-29, 2016. Keynote address.
Iantaffi, A., Benoit, C. Understanding the intersectional experiences of Deaf Men who have Sex with Men: challenges, lessons and future strategies. Presented at the Disability Networking Zone, Global Village, 20th International AIDS Conference, Melbourne, Australia, July 20-25, 2014.
Iantaffi, A. (2014). Understanding the intersectional experiences of deaf men who have sex with men: Challenges, lessons and future strategies. Presented at 20th International AIDS Conference, Melbourne, Australia, July 20-25, 2014.
Iantaffi, A. (2013). Mindfulness in Motion: Using a Body-based, Narrative Approach to Sex Therapy. Presented at Mindful Sex and Relationship Therapy, Regent’s College, London, UK, November 2, 2013.