Clinical Associates
Caroline Frost, MFT
Caroline Frost, MFT, graduated from Pepperdine University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Caroline plays a key role in the development of the Women’s Intimacy program at CHS. She is a staff therapist at CHS working with love addiction, couples sexual issues and sex addiction los angeles. Caroline spent three years working with a diverse range of individuals, couples, families, and children at the Southern California Counseling Center and led a popular Women’s Empowerment Group. She also served as Assistant Client Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at SCCC. Caroline received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a Master of Professional Writing from the University of Southern California. She is also a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), Women’s Association of Addiction Treatment (WAAT) and Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH). MFC #50068
Cindy Shadel, MA
Cindy Shadel received her MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and works with partners of addicts and couples at CHS. Ms. Shadel facilitates the weekly Rebuilding Lives process group for partners. Also, Cindy provides individual and couple therapy which focuses on both understanding the origin of co-addictive behaviors through early childhood work as well as providing immediate cognitive-behavioral tools to help clients manage the early stages of recovery. Cindy’s experience working with children and adults suffering from addiction, domestic violence and mental illness at Richstone Family Center provided her with an understanding of and passion for working with the entire family system. She is also a member of the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). MFT Intern # 58316
Hernando Chaves, MFT, DHS
Dr. Hernando Chaves is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and practices sex therapy at CHS. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara, a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego, and a Doctor of Human Sexuality degree from the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. Dr. Chaves has experience and clinical expertise working with individuals, couples, and families of erotic minorities, unique sexual identities and orientations, and clients with sex therapy concerns. He is on the board of directors for The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS), 2012 SSSS Western Region President-Elect, and 2012 SSSS WR conference chairperson. Dr. Chaves is also a college human sexuality professor, staff sexologist at Askmen.com, and has been featured on online, XM, and FM radio, magazine interviews, television shows as well as national and international speaking presentations. MFC 50718
Greg Woodhill, MA
Greg Woodhill co-facilitates Sex Addiction Treatment Groups for Men, as well as works with individuals at Center for Healthy Sex. He strongly believes that true psychological and spiritual growth can only occur in a safe environment, which he provides for all of his clients. He holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Santa Monica, where he developed his personal therapeutic style of empathic listening, exploring early childhood trauma, and encouraging personal responsibility. His practice is based in Attachment Theory, which focuses on our earliest childhood experiences to shed light on how we learned to relate to other people, and brings love and empathy to the patterns we have created in order to protect ourselves from being hurt. Greg frequently teaches workshops centered around how to create a deeper sense of love and appreciation toward ourselves, as well as how to overcome addictions that have taken control of our lives. Greg knows that true emotional growth requires the development of love and understanding toward one’s self, as well as a strong commitment to making lasting, positive changes in our lives. MFT Intern #61047
Shereen Hariri, MFT
Shereen Hariri is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and specializes in sex therapy in Los Angeles, collaborating with clients to help them become the healthiest version of themselves, whether individually or in intimate relationships. She has a particular interest in using art and creativity to enhance personal and sexual empowerment. In addition to working at Center for Healthy Sex, Shereen has spent four years at the Antioch University Counseling Center, providing community-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds. Shereen received her BA from California State University Northridge, and completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles. She is a member of The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). MFC 49519.
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