Human Intimacy:
From Cradle to Grave
Healing Relationships|Rebuilding Trust|Creating Lasting Intimacy
"The lives of most people are histories of their search for intimacy, of their attempts to be socially, physically, and emotionally close to others."
Victor L Brown
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the heart behind
Human Intimacy
Dr. Kevin Skinner
LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S
Dr. Kevin Skinner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist–Supervisor who helps individuals and couples heal from betrayal, sexual compulsivity, and relationship challenges. With more than 30 years of experience, he brings a compassionate, research-informed approach to rebuilding trust and strengthening connection.
He is also the author of Treating Trauma from Sexual Betrayal and Reclaim: Healing from Pornography and Rebuilding Your Life, and has trained therapists around the world.
At the heart of his work is a simple goal: helping people restore hope, feel safe, and reconnect with themselves and those they love.
MaryAnn Michaelis
LCSW, CSAT, CPTT, ART, EMDR, EFT
MaryAnn Michaelis, LICSW, CSAT, CPTT, is a trauma therapist who helps individuals and couples heal from betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, and relationship challenges. She founded HART Recovery Institute and hosts Rise: Hope and Healing After Sexual Betrayal. She also co-hosts the Human Intimacy podcast with Dr. Kevin Skinner.
MaryAnn is also passionate about protecting children online. As a member of the Digital Childhood Alliance, she works with global leaders to advocate for children’s safety and well-being.
Dan Oakes
MEd, LPC, CSAT
Dan Oakes is the founder and director of the Arizona Family Institute, where he leads a caring team of therapists dedicated to strengthening families and helping people reconnect. For more than 20 years, he has supported individuals, couples, and parents as they navigate challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Dan brings a warm, practical approach to his work. He helps people feel understood, make sense of their struggles, and develop skills for lasting change. He also mentors therapists and develops programs for parents, men in recovery, and couples healing after betrayal.
