Kristen O'Mara
Director of all things fun and delicious - Adventures in Love.
(And the spice to my rice)
Michele O'Mara, PhD
Lesbian Relationship Coach,
Counselor, Wife and Mom
Finally. Relationship help that's actually built for lesbian couples.
Michele O'Mara, PhD has worked exclusively with lesbian couples since 2005. Not as a specialty. As a calling.
Create the Love Story You’ve Always Dreamed Of
Strengthen your bond, build a community, and make memories through personalized courses, retreats, and adventures for lesbian couples.
At Lesbian Adventures in Love, we get it—same-sex relationships come with unique challenges. Couples counseling can be pricey and often misses the mark. Most relationship courses are designed for heterosexual couples, and destination retreats for lesbian couples didn’t exist until we pioneered them in 2018!
That’s why we’re here: to offer science-backed coaching, courses, and retreats made just for lesbian couples like you. Our mission is to provide effective, affordable solutions that empower your relationship. Forget cookie-cutter advice—everything we create is tailored to your needs, so you can strengthen your connection, find your community, and enjoy a richer, more fulfilling life together.
Most relationship resources weren't built for you. The books assume a husband and a wife. The therapists mean well but miss the specific dynamics that show up in lesbian relationships. The retreats are full of straight couples trying not to make eye contact during the vulnerability exercises.
You deserve something built from the ground up for the relationship you're actually in.
That's what this is.
Not sure where to start? Start here.
When one of you gets triggered, everything changes. Someone shuts down. Someone gets loud. And by the time it's over, you're both further from each other than when you started.
This free 50-minute video class walks you through exactly what's happening in those moments and the four steps that create a path back to each other.
It's free. It's built for lesbian couples.
And it might be the most useful 50 minutes you spend on your relationship this year.
Get the Free Class →
WAYS TO WORK WITH MICHELE
Transform Your Relationship on a Lesbian Couples Retreat
Experience the perfect blend of relationship growth and adventure with our retreats designed exclusively for lesbian couples. Join a supportive community of women in a safe, welcoming environment, and achieve real, lasting transformation—all while creating unforgettable memories together.
Personalized Coaching for Lesbian Couples
Get the one-on-one support you and your partner need to overcome challenges, strengthen your bond, and create the fulfilling relationship you deserve. Our coaching sessions are tailored to your unique journey, providing practical tools and compassionate guidance every step of the way.
Transform Your Relationship Through Our Classes
Discover a practical, results-driven approach to relationship growth in our science-backed courses, designed exclusively for lesbian couples. Many participants report achieving more progress in just six weeks than they experienced in a year of traditional couples counseling.
Just Ask is 1,000 questions designed to make conversations easier, deeper, and more interesting.
When you don’t know what to say next, this book does.
Communication is the heart of relationships.
It's no secret that effective communication is at the heart of healthy, feel-good relationships. Over a 6-week period, you will be guided to slowly stretch into new interactions, with better use of your words, body language and delivery, challenging you to patiently make better choices while staying balanced and effective in your communication. More info here.
Relationship Transforming Lesbian Couples Retreats
Our Lesbian Adventures in Love Couples Retreats offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to transform your relationship while experiencing the thrill of adventure. These highly sought-after retreats combine deep, impactful relationship work with the joy of unforgettable vacations shared alongside other lesbian couples.
Picture yourself hiking the breathtaking mountains of Utah, exploring the vibrant streets of Puerto Vallarta—known as the world’s most LGBTQ-friendly town—or marveling at wild horses on the Outer Banks. Each destination is chosen for its ability to inspire connection, growth, and unforgettable memories.
Learn more about our upcoming retreats here!
We have worked with Michele for many years and seen her develop effective programs that get right to the heart of couples’ issues. We’ve seen her develop her own unique style and love working with her. She has laser driven skills that seek out issues and bring them to light in a non-threatening way. Then she offers tools to improve communication and connection. We’ve learned a ton that has enhanced our relationship for many years. With deep gratitude, Kym & Tam
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The retreat exceeded our expectations! We learned and practiced skills for better communication and we came home able to have great conversations and enjoy wonderful connection with each other. Michele created a safe space for everyone to share openly and this allowed us to learn from others and realize we were not alone in our struggles.
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Michele is one of the best therapists I’ve ever worked with. She has truly mastered her craft, challenging you to think deeply and uncover new insights. Her intuition and expertise often lead to those powerful “I never thought of that” moments and major breakthroughs. I highly, highly recommend her—especially for couples!
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The couple’s retreat was a great experience. Michele is very talented, skilled, experienced and down to earth. We were provided with simple tools that make a powerful and long lasting impact. The retreat was well planned from start to finish, in a beautiful setting and accommodations exceeded our expectations. We learned a lot, had lots of fun and made new friends.
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Michelle’s couples retreats are wonderful for people who desire an exceptional, not average, relationship. We learned so much about ourselves and each other over the course of just a few days, which was unexpected. We left with a deeper lever of empathy and compassion for each other, as well as a new skill set for communicating in a way that helps dissapate misunderstandings and soften conflicts.
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I just can't say enough good things about Michele! She is very perceptive, intelligent, kind, inclusive, patient, open and honest, down to earth, calming, but direct when needed. My wife and I attended one of her luxury retreats and I've been doing her weekly classes for a few months now. She has so much wisdom to give that is truly useful in helping many aspects of my life both personally and in my relationships. Her steps for wholehearted communication are an absolute game-changer! They can be used in a very practical way to strengthen relationships and promote understanding of oneself and your partner. My wife and I are still amazed at how much better we resolve conflicts and feel equipped to meet one another's needs. We can't recommend Michele enough and can tell you with assurance that her and her wife, Kristen, are the real deal!
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I attended the wholehearted communication retreat and attend the weekly courses. The retreat has helped jump start the important work that my wife and I wanted to do. Frankly, I feel like it changed the trajectory of our relationship. The weekly courses are very grounding and each week I learn something new about myself and my relationship. I just feel like I add tools to my toolbox each week and I am so grateful for the courses.
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MICHELE O'MARA, PHD, LCSW
Dr. O’Mara is committed to continually enhancing her expertise with multiple relationship trainings and certifications including: Gottman Method Level 3, Certified Imago Therapist, EFT trained, and Discernment Counseling Certified. In 2014, she earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, focusing on lesbian sexuality, and remains passionately dedicated to exploring lesbian love and relationships.
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