Licensed Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist in California
Shannon Chavez Qureshi, PsyD, CST is a nationally recognized expert, therapist, and educator specializing in “all things sexuality” including help for men, women, LGBTQIA, and couples; sex education for conservative religious and cultural groups; and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California (PSY26924) with a private practice (SHAPE Center) where she works with individuals and couples through therapy, coaching, workshops, and retreats.
Learn about her approach to sex therapy here.
Dr. Chavez is also a national speaker on sexual health and has been featured on major news, radio, and television programs as a sex and relationship expert.
She has been featured in the New York Times, GQ, HuffPost, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, and Well+Good.
She works with various organizations as a presenter, spokesperson, media commentator, and consultant on health and wellness.
Education and Training
- AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists)
- Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
- M.A. in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
- B.S. in Psychology
- Certified Clinical Sexologist
- Certified in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sexual Disorders
- Professional Sex Coach
- Fellowship Training in Sexual Addiction-Compulsivity Treatment
- Expanding Sex Therapy (Integrating Sexuality and Spirituality) Practitioner