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    Dr. Holly Wood

    AASECT Certified Intimacy Therapist | ABS Board Certified Clinical Sexologist
    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), CaliforniaHelping individuals heal, reconnect, and build empowered, fulfilling relationships

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    Credentials

    • AASECT Certified Intimacy Therapist
    • ABS Board Certified Clinical Specialist
    • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), California
    • Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy
    • PhD in Human Sexuality (in progress)
     
     

    Mission & Approach

    Dr. Holly Wood is committed to helping individuals:
     
    • Heal from trauma and reconnect to their bodies
    • Work through past experiences to develop skills for lifelong change
    • Reclaim power and agency after intimate violence
    • Build more pleasurable, connected, and empowered lives
     
    She uses empirically supported methods to guide clients through their healing journey, combining compassion with evidence-based practice.
     
     

    Services Offered

    ✅ Individual Therapy – Trauma-informed, solution-focused support for intimacy concerns
    ✅ Couples Therapy – Gottman Method tailored to any orientation, gender, or commitment level
    ✅ Intimacy Coaching & Education – Practical tools for enhancing connection and communication
    ✅ Online Therapy – Accessible, confidential support via secure telehealth platforms
     
     

    Specialized Focus Areas

    [Healing after intimate violence] • [Reconnecting with desire & bodily autonomy] • [Navigating shame or confusion around intimacy] • [Improving emotional communication in relationships] • [Supporting diverse relationship structures & identities]
     
     

    Why It Matters

    Dr. Wood’s work bridges clinical expertise with deep human understanding. Whether supporting someone healing from trauma or helping a couple deepen their connection, her approach is:
     
    • Non-judgmental: All experiences are met with respect
    • Empowering: Clients build skills, not dependency
    • Practical: Tools you can use beyond the session
    • Inclusive: Affirming of all identities and relationship styles

    Featured Talk: “What Does It Mean to Love a Companion Doll? | Exploring Intimacy & Human Connection with Dr. Holly”

    In this episode, Starry sits down with Dr. Holly Wood, an AASECT-certified therapist, to explore the emotional and psychological dimensions of companion dolls—from whether we can truly fall in love with a doll, to how they fit into modern intimacy and sexual wellness. Together, they unpack real user stories, healthy use versus dependency, and what meaningful connection looks like in an increasingly digital world.

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