Dr. Dawn Michael

Dawn Michael has a diverse background as well as education in various fields. As an undergraduate in speech communications, Dawn competed nationally on the speech and debate team for three years as well as coached college debate for one year. The art of communication is an important aspect of any profession, especially one that involves helping others to communicate more effectively. Dr. Michael then earned her M. A. Degree in Marriage Family Counseling while working at her family business as an interior designer, and licensed contractor. Dawn did her internship at a psychiatric hospital, a drug diversion counselor, and marriage counselor completing her 3000 clinical hours. Utilizing her communications background, and marriage counseling background, she developed couples interior design teaching classes and workshops for 10 years. She published several hundred articles in magazines, websites and became the L.A. Love and Marriage Examiner where she continues to write articles today. As her audience grew, it became clear to her that many couples had issues with intimacy. Dawn went back to college and earned her PhD in Human Sexuality from The Institute for Advanced Studies in Human Sexuality and a certified member of ACS. Dr. Michael continues to work with couples and individuals in private practice, as well as continuing her interest in teaching, writing, lecturing and developing systems in the field of sexuality, psychology, communications and relationships.