A thoughtful space to understand yourself and begin healing
Valerie Wood is a licensed psychotherapist and AASECT certified sex therapist offering individual and couples therapy in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her practice centers on sex therapy, midlife and menopause transitions, trauma-informed care, and grief and loss.
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Genuine healing begins when a person feels truly safe to be known, without judgment and without conditions.
Valerie Wood · Philosophy of Practice
Therapy grounded in genuine warmth and deep clinical expertise
Valerie Wood is a licensed master social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, who works with individuals and couples navigating some of life's most personal and complex challenges. Her practice offers a space that is consistently warm, non-judgmental, and clinically thoughtful.
Her therapeutic approach weaves together psychodynamic theory, somatic and attachment-based practices, and Level 1 SAFE EMDR training so that each client receives care that is both deeply relational and grounded in evidence.
Specialized support for the experiences that feel most difficult to carry
As an AASECT certified sex therapist, Valerie provides a knowledgeable and completely non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to explore concerns related to intimacy, desire, sexual identity, and relational connection. All conversations are grounded in respect, curiosity, and clinical care.
Midlife is a time of profound personal change, and Valerie offers specialized support for the emotional, physical, and relational dimensions of menopause and the experience of navigating this significant chapter with greater clarity and self-understanding.
Drawing on somatic, attachment-based, and SAFE EMDR approaches, Valerie works with clients to process past trauma gently and at a pace that honors each person's unique history, nervous system, and readiness to heal.
Grief takes many forms, and Valerie offers a compassionate, unhurried space to sit with loss, make meaning of it over time, and find a path forward that honors both the depth of the pain and the resilience of the person who is healing.
Welcoming individuals and couples seeking meaningful change
Valerie works with adults who are navigating grief, trauma, sexual health concerns, or the emotional complexity of midlife transitions, offering a thoughtful and collaborative therapeutic relationship tailored entirely to each person's needs and goals.
For couples working through challenges around intimacy, communication, or shared life transitions, Valerie provides a structured and supportive environment where both partners can feel genuinely heard, understood, and valued.
A simple and welcoming path to your first session
Contact Valerie by phone or email and she will respond promptly to arrange a time to connect with you.
A brief call to share what you are looking for, ask questions, and get a genuine sense of whether working together feels right.
Your first full session is a chance to share your history, your goals, and what support looks and feels like for you.
Ongoing sessions tailored entirely to your pace, your priorities, and the therapeutic approach that serves you best.
Words from those who have done this work
Valerie created a space where I felt completely safe to talk about things I had never said out loud before. That sense of safety changed everything for me.
My partner and I came in at a very difficult point in our relationship. Valerie helped us find our way back to each other with remarkable skill and genuine compassion.
I came to therapy during a period of profound grief. Valerie's warmth and expertise helped me carry that loss in a way that finally felt bearable and even meaningful.
Some things you might be wondering
Reaching out takes courage.
Valerie is here when you are ready.
A brief consultation call is an easy, low-pressure way to ask questions, share what you are looking for, and get a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit for where you are right now.
