CV: Damon M. Constantinides, MSW, PhD
Education
Ph.D. Human Sexuality Education
Widener University, Chester, PA
May 2011
M.S.W. Clinical Social Work
Widener University, Chester, PA
May 2008
B.F.A. Theatrical Production, Design Concentration
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
Magna Cum Laude, December 2001
Clinical Experience
2010 – Present
Damon M. Constantinides: Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy, & Couples Counseling Services
2009 – Present
Attic Youth Center, Lead Facilitator Young, Trans & Unified: Trans Youth Support Group
2007 – Present
Attic Youth Center, Therapist, Individual and Couples, LGBT Adolescents
2008- 2011
Mazzoni Center Open Door Program, Therapist, Individual and Couples, LGBT Adolescents and Adults
2008- 2010
Attic Youth Center, Direct Service Coordinator, Supervisor
2008
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Adolescent Smoking Cessation Study, Motivational Interviewing Counselor
2006- 2009
Bryson Institute, Educator
2005 – 2007
University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute, 4Sight Blindness Prevention Program, Caseworker
2001-2005
Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes, Sexuality Educator
Research Experience
2009-2011
Intersections of Gender and Intimacy for Transgender People with Non-Binary Gender Identities, Doctoral Dissertation, Widener University
2008- 2009
Philadelphia Transgender Health Needs Assessment 2009, Public Health Management Corporation, Planning Group Member
2007- 2008
University of Pennsylvania, Annenberg School for Communication, Educator and Counselor under the Drs. Jemmott
2006
Widener University Graduate Research Symposium, Freedom to marry for same sex couples: A social justice issue
Publications
Constantinides, D.M. (2011). A review of “Please Select Your Gender: From the Invention of Hysteria to the Democratizing of Transgenderism,” Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 37, 3, 238.
Constantinides, D.M. (2011, March). When clients face discrimination, activism supports therapy process. Clinical Voice, Winter 2011.
Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes. (2005). Providing Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Services. Ithaca, NY: Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes.
Constantinides, D. M. (n.d.). Sex toys [Brochure]. Ithaca, NY: Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes.
Presentations
Constantinides, D. M. (2011, June 2). Genderqueer masculinity and femininity. Presentation at Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Constantinides, D. M. (2011, June 2). Non-binary gender identity and intimacy: A new model. Presentation at Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Constantinides, D.M. (2011, March 24). Counseling with LGBT Clients. Guest lecture at Arcadia University, Arcadia University, PA.
Constantinides, D.M. (2011, February 15). Transgender and gender identity. Guest lecture at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
Constantinides, D.M. (2011, February 8). Transgender and gender identity. Guest lecture at Montgomery Community College, Blue Bell, PA.
Constantinides, D.M. (2010, October 16). Sex matter: Tips and tools for talking about sexuality in your family. Presentation at Philadelphia Family Pride’s Family Matters Conference, Bryn Mawr, PA.
Callahan, J. & Constantinides, D.M. (2010, October 9). Transtastic Safer Sex. Presentation at Translating Identities Conference, Burlington, VT.
Constantinides, D.M. (2010, October 9). Genderqueer caucus. Presentation at Translating Identities Conference, Burlington, VT.
Constantinides, D. M. (2010, September 28). Transgender and gender identity. Guest lecture at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
Constantinides, D.M. (2010, September 20). Working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer survivors of violence: Clinical focus. Presentation at Crimes Victims Center of Montgomery County, Norristown, PA.
Constantinides, D. M. (2009, November). Gender issues in couples therapy. Guest lecture at Council for Relationships, Philadelphia, PA.
Callahan, J. & Constantinides, D. M. (2009, June 13). Transtastic sex. Presentation at Philadelphia Trans-health Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Constantinides, D. M & Turret, C. (2009, June 12). Transgender inclusive sexuality education. Presentation at Philadelphia Trans-health Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Callahan, J. & Constantinides, D. M. (2009, June 12). Dating and disclosure: A workshop for transgender youth. Presentation at Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Constantinides, D. M. & Wood, T. (2009, May 16). Creating a new model for working with gender-variant clients: Applying person-centered and narrative therapies. Presentation at American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists, Phoenix, AZ.
Constantinides, D. M. & Kline, M. (2009, April 18). Trans 101: Introduction to the gender spectrum. Presentation at the Transgender Health Care Symposium, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA.
Constantinides, D. M. (2008, October 10). Couples and family therapy with LGBT clients. Presentation for Gender and Race in Couples and Family Therapy, Council for Relationships Post Graduate Program in Couple & Family Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.
Constantinides, D. M. & Dickey, L. M. (2008, June 27). Sexual behavior, sexual orientation, & gender variance in a clinical setting. Poster presentation at American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists, New Orleans, LA.
Constantinides, D. M. & Wortman, A. (2008, May 29). Sex for providers: Intersections between sexual orientation, sexual behaviors, and gender identity. Presentation at Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Constantinides, D. M. (2007, April 5). Genderqueer: Beyond the binary. Presentation at Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Constantinides, D. M. & Shen, S. (2006, April 20). Freedom to marry for same sex couples: A social justice issue. Presentation at Widener University Graduate Research Symposium, Chester, PA.
Constantinides, D. M. ( 2005, March 18). Working with transgender clients. Presentation at True Colors Conference, New Britain, CT.
Carnes, M. & Constantinides, D. M. (2004, May). Gendered bodies: (Safer) sex and desire. Panel member at GENDERPAC Conference, Washington, D.C.
Professional Affiliations and Licenses
American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, member
Kappa Delta Pi, Center for Education Chapter, Widener University
Keystone Pride Recovery Initiative: Statewide task force to develop and implement recommendations that ensure LGBTQI Pennsylvanians have access to competent mental health care treatment, Task Force member, Policy Group
Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker
Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work, member
Phi Alpha Honor Society, Center for Social Work Education Chapter, Widener University
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, member
Scholarships and Awards
2009 Student Presentation Award, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists 2009 Annual Conference, Creating a new model for working with gender-variant clients: Applying person-centered and narrative therapies.
2005-2008 Center for Social Work Education Scholarship, Widener University
