Valerie Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CST, CST-S
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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The decision to start therapy signals an interest and curiosity about becoming more grounded and present in our lives. Each of us has a unique set of strengths and challenges that shape who we are and how we experience relationships. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and draws on psychodynamic, sensorimotor, and mindfulness based modalities. I work with clients from a practical, here-and-now perspective while attending to the impact of relational, cultural, and early childhood experiences. I am Level 1 Basic Trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR. I also work with grief & loss, depression, and body image/acceptance.
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I work with clients on intimacy and relationship concerns. Sex therapy may include: navigating desire and arousal, exploring identity and expression, incorporating a responsive, pleasure-based approach to intimacy, resolving sexual pain/discomfort, overcoming messages of sexual shame, or recovering from sexual trauma.
Celebrating the diversity of sexual identity and expression is a central focus of my clinical practice. I welcome LGBTQIA+, Queer, gender-expansive, and non-monogamous clients in my practice.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $225
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Valerie Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CST, CST-S
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801069078 Valerie Wood
- In Practice for 28 Years
- Certificate from AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor / 2017
- Certificate from AASECT Certified Sex Therapist / 2009
- Attended University of Michigan , Masters of Social Work , Graduated 1995
Email me or call with questions - (734) 489-9148
Valerie Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CST, CST-S
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sex Therapy
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
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Valerie Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CST, CST-S
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Imago
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Valerie Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CST, CST-S
Location
Nearby Areas
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Valerie Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CST, CST-S