Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, SEP, CST, LMFT

Abridged CV Highlights

Education:

Laurea summa cum laude University of Rome, Italy Linguistics, English, German 1993

Postgraduate Diploma University of Reading, UK Deaf Studies, Sign Language, Higher Education 1994

M.Sc. Advisor: Susan Lang University of Bedfordshire, UK Systemic Psychotherapy 2006

Ph.D. Advisor: Pam Denicolo, Ph.D. University of Reading, UK Disability, Gender Studies, Higher Education, Community Health, Women’s Health 1999

Postdoctoral fellowship Mentor: Walter O. Bockting, Ph.D., L.P. University of Minnesota Program in Human Sexuality Sexual Health, HIV/STI Internet-based Interventions, Internet-based Research, LBGTQ Health Disparities, Transgender Youth, Sex and Relationship Therapy

Certifications, Fellowships, & Licenses

2006-2008 Licensed Systemic Psychotherapist, UKCP

2008-2010 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Human Sexuality

2010-present Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MN), No. 2061

2011 Narrative Therapy Certificate, Kenwood Therapy Center

2017 Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Certificate, SETI

2017-present AAMFT Approved Supervisor

2018-present Certified Sex Therapist, AASECT

2020-present WPATH GEI SOC7 Certified Member

Honors & Awards

2000 Best Dissertation Award British Educational Research Association

2012 Breaking the Silence Award, University of Minnesota

2013 Twin Cities Deaf Pride Community Organization Award 3 rd Annual Deaf LGBTQ and Allies Awards Ceremony and Awareness Day

2019 Distinguished Service Award Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy