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	Michele O'Mara, LCSW    In 2002, Michele was noted as "someone to watch" buy the Indianapolis Star, and in 2004, the Indianapolis Monthly voted Michele the "Best gay and lesbian couple's therapist."  Michele is a licensed clinical social worker, and she specializes in the support and development of gay and lesbian relationships as a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist.  Michele is a passionate educator, therapist, and presenter on the topic of gay and lesbian relationships.  She has authored two books:  Ask Me! 728 Questions for heterosexual and Gay Couples; and Love Tips and Trips for Gay and Lesbian Relationships.  Michele is also a regular guest on the LGBT talk radio show, BloomingOUT, where she addresses common relationship issues for gay men and lesbians.  you can also find her advice column at Bilderico.com, a top-rated national LGBTQ blog where she responds to reader's questions about relationships through her column titled, ASK MICHELE!  In addition to this, she also produces her own monthly "love Notes!" to a growing readership around the world. In addition to being recognized as a specialist in the field of same-sex relationship counseling, Michele is also a well-rounded clinician with additional training in various areas of mental health, with credentials that include the following:   Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Indiana (License # 34003162A)  Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Imagotherapy.org Certified by the ACRPS (Accredited Relapse Prevention Specialist) Certified by the ABS ( Academy of Bereavement Professionals) ACSW (Academy of Clinical Social Workers) Member, National Association of Social Workers Member of the Harry Benjamin Association, now known as World Professional Association for Transgender Health Member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Teachers	Articles by Michele O'Mara, LCSW     Advertising Our Sexuality Coming Out Is it A Want or a Need? Renewing Relationships Getting Intimate Meeting Lesbians  Being a Grown up Gay Ending Relationships Beyond Hope (is Action) Choose Love Solving Problems Holidays and Love Passion Becoming Whole Friends Happiness Love and Loss Loving You Without Leaving Me Coming Out of Heterosexual Relationships

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