Biography and expertise
Dr. Alexia Florentin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas, as well as a National Certified Counselor. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, she earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts in Bilingual Healthcare Studies.
Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Counselor Education
Sam Houston State University, 2024
Master's Degree
MED in Clinical Mental Health
Lamar University, 2019
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Florentin, Alexia Soledad. TACES Research Grant 2026, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES), Institutional (Higher Ed), $500. (Submitted: January 3, 2026, Funded: March 2026 - March 2027). Grant.
- 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
- Graduate Advisor
Chi Sigma Iota, Sigma Tau Sigma Chapter
- Organizer
Professional Counseling Program Social Media Coordinator
- Treasurer
Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES) Board
- Member
Texas Counseling Association (TCA), Public Policy Committee
- Co-Chair
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Bilingual Interest Network
- Participant
Scholarship Committee