Ava Cadell

Dr. Ava Cadell (born June 15, 1956) is a former actress and currently a therapist and speaker on issues of sexuality.

Career

Cadell was born in Budapest, Hungary and later attended school in Finchley, England. She made a number of British television appearances in the 1970s and also appeared in the July 1975 (Volume 10 no 7) issue of men's magazine Mayfair. Her film credits include The Ups and Downs of a Handyman (1975), The Golden Lady (1979), Spaced Out (1979),Mel Brooks’ History of the World: Part I (1981),Smokey and the Bandit Part III (1983), the German-made Jungle Warriors (1984), the Arnold Schwarzenegger action flick Commando (1985), 3 of Andy Sidaris’ Triple B thrillers, and also episodes of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1984), Arthur Hailey's Hotel (1984), Dallas (1984) and The Love Boat (1985) and Perfect Strangers (1986 - on the second episode of season one, titled "Picture This").

Cadell obtained a doctorate in human behavior from Newport University (California) and later a doctorate of education in human sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco. She then embarked upon teaching, writing and lecturing, based out of Los Angeles. Through her private practice, Cadell counsels individuals and couples on personal issues ranging from anger management and fear of intimacy to lack of communication and lack of desire.