Alex Tatum (he/him) is a researcher, therapist, and educator specializing in human sexuality and sexual and gender minority (SGM) psychology.
He holds an undergraduate degree in computer science from the University of Virginia, a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Georgia State University, and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Loyola University Chicago.
Alex completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota Medical School where he acquired specialized training in sex and gender issues including erectile dysfunction, compulsive sexual behavior, relationship distress, and transgender identity and transition concerns. He is a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), a licensed health service provider in psychology (HSPP) in Indiana, and a licensed clinical psychologist (LCP) in Illinois. As a therapist, he supports clients by adopting evidence-based holistic approaches to integrate intersecting identities (e.g., LGBTQ, BIPOC, polyamorous, kinky) with relationship and sexual concerns. He thoroughly enjoys building collaborative working relationships that empower clients to enact the change they would like to see in their lives.
As an assistant professor at Ball State University, he teaches graduate-level coursework to masters and doctoral students in supervision and human sexuality. He directs the SHINE Lab at BSU, where he maintains an active research program exploring barriers to relationship and sexual satisfaction, and antecedents of SGM mental and physical health disparities. Perhaps his greatest joy as an academic is mentoring graduate students as they develop and refine their research interests.
In his spare time, Alex enjoys spending time with friends and playing Nintendo 64 games. His favorite TV shows include Broad City and BoJack Horseman.