Dr. Shannon Chavez, PsyD, CST

 

Expertise

Dr. Shannon Chavez is a nationally recognized psychologist, certified sex therapist, and educator who takes a holistic, integrative approach to sexual health and well-being. She blends mind-body practices, cultural awareness, and clinical expertise to help people transform how they experience intimacy, desire, and connection. For Dr. Chavez, sexual health is about more than function. It's about creativity, vitality, and living fully in the body.

Her clinical focus includes treatment of sexual disorders, healing from trauma, and helping couples build stronger intimacy through communication and attachment-based therapy. She is known for her work in women's health, where she challenges stigma and reframes menopause as a stage of empowerment, growth, and sexual freedom.

Education and Training

Dr. Chavez earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) and Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She completed a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship at The Institute for Sexual Health in Beverly Hills, CA, specializing in sexual health and compulsivity concerns. She is a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. She is also certified in sex coaching and clinical sexology, with advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders.

Current Work

Dr. Chavez is the founder of SHAPE Psychology, a private practice in California, where she provides therapy, sex and relationship coaching, and workshops. With more than 15 years of experience, she blends clinical expertise with holistic practices to help clients heal from the past, strengthen intimacy, and embrace sexual confidence at every stage of life. 

Her voice extends beyond the therapy room as a sought-after media expert featured in The New York Times, Huffpost, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, and InStyle. She also collaborates with leading brands and platforms to transform cultural conversations about sex, aging, and women's wellness.

Personal

As both a clinician and a woman in the menopause transition, Dr. Chavez understands firsthand the need for accurate information, open dialogue, and supportive community. She believes this stage of life is not an ending, but a new beginning and a powerful opportunity to reclaim pleasure, creativity, and connection.

She lives in Glendora, California, with her husband and 2 dogs. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, Krav Maga, gardening, and all things music.

Why Did You Join Versalie?

Dr. Chavez is proud to partner with Versalie to reshape the way women experience menopause. She believes every woman deserves to feel informed, empowered, and supported through this transition, and she is committed to helping women embrace menopause as a natural, vibrant chapter of their lives. 

Affiliations

• American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
• American Psychological Association (APA)