Biography and education
Dr. Florentin was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and immigrated to the U.S. at 9 years old. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Sam Houston State University, a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Bilingual Healthcare Studies, also from Sam Houston State University.
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Florentin, Alexia Soledad. TACES Research Grant 2023, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES), Institutional (Higher Ed), $500. (Submitted: 2023, Funded: 2023 - 2024). Grant.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Florentin, A. S., & Rice, K. (2026). Hope, resilience, and ambiguous loss in families affected by substance use disorders. Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment, 184(209912). Retrieved from DOI: 10.1016/j.josat.2026.209912
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Chi Sigma Iota Leadership Award, Chi Sigma Iota (CSI). 2023
Featured service activities
- Co-Chair
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Bilingual Interest Network
- Member
Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES), Publications Committee
- Member
Texas Counseling Association (TCA), Public Policy Committee
- President
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), Beta Kappa Tau Chapter
- Vice President
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), Beta Kappa Tau Chapter