Dr. Susan Woods, PhD

Call or Request a Consultation Online!Dr. Susan S. Woods, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and permanently certified school psychologist who earned her doctorate in Psychology from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) with a specialization in child and adolescent development. She opened a private practice in Schenectady in 1983 and continues to provide long‑standing, community‑centered care from her office in Rexford, NY. As an experienced child and adolescent psychologist and developmental‑behavioral strategist, Dr. Woods blends decades of clinical expertise with a warm, family‑focused approach to assessment, therapy, and school consultation.Her clinical focus includes evidence‑informed treatment for children, adolescents, and adults, with an emphasis on practical skills that extend beyond the therapy room:Specialties: depression, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders in children and teens; family therapy, couples therapy, and individual adult treatment.Treatment approaches: …Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Parental Guidance, and Anger Management, delivered with trauma‑informed care and grief counseling when needed.Collaborative care and school consultation: coordinates with teachers, primary care physicians, and psychiatrists to support school programming and multidisciplinary treatment planning.Dr. Woods provides a comfortable, private office environment where confidentiality is paramount and families are supported through both everyday challenges and major life transitions. She welcomes inquiries and referrals from the Rexford–Schenectady region and surrounding communities.