Human Intimacy:

From Cradle to Grave

Healing Relationships|Rebuilding Trust|Creating Lasting Intimacy

Courses, assessments, podcasts, and professional guidance for individuals and couples navigating betrayal, unwanted sexual behaviors, and relationship disconnection.
"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
— BEGIN WHERE YOU ARE —

What kind of support
are you looking for?

You don’t need to have everything figured out.
Choose the path that best describes where you are today.

PARENTING HELP

We want to become better parents

Build stronger connections with your children and navigate the challenges of parenting together.

MARRIAGE HELP

We want to repair our relationship

Strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, and create a more secure and connected marriage.

DATING HELP

We want to build something healthy.

Learn how to communicate, set boundaries, and create the foundation for a healthy, intimate relationship.

INFIDELITY HELP

Something happened, and we don’t know what to do next.

Understand betrayal, create safety, process the pain, and begin moving toward healing and restoration.

RECOVERY HELP

I want to understand myself and make a change.

Build awareness, develop healthier patterns, and gain the skills for lasting personal and relational growth.

FOR PROFESSIONALS

I want better tools to help my clients.

Access education, resources, and practical tools for supporting individuals and couples.

Courses

— MORE THAN JUST COURSES —

Support that meets you at every stage

Healing is rarely a straight line. Human Intimacy brings trusted education, meaningful assessment, and ongoing support together in one place.

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Courses  

Structured guidance for healing and growth

Assessments  

Understand what is happening and what needs care

Podcasts  

Free conversations, insight, and practical tools

Live Support  

Groups, webinars, retreats, and professional training

HUMAN INTIMACY LEGACY PROGRAM 

One Place For Your
Continued Growth

Get full access to our courses, assessments, drop-in groups, webinars, and an expanding library of relationship resources.

Membership includes:

  • Unlimited access to all courses
  • Research-informed assessments
  • Live drop-in support groups
  • Monthly expert webinars
  •  New resources added regularly
$150 /mo
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.