Valerie Wade is a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and social worker in multiple arenas including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, private practice, medical and corporate settings, training and coaching. She has experience assisting a variety of populations along the life spectrum, including adults of all ages, couples, families and adolescents and has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment issues, relationship challenges, parenting problems, work stress, substance use and self-esteem issues. Currently, she works as both a psychotherapist and life stage coach. She is the mother of three adult sons and 2 fur sons.