Summary

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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.
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Office Location

Susan S. Woods, PhD

825 Riverview RdRexford, NY 12148

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 43 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Michigan Medical School
  • 1 written review
  • 5 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Susan Woods

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Most Insurance Plans Accepted. Call us with any questions.

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Susan Woods has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Behavioral Health & Social Services
  • Child & Adolescent Psychology
  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pediatric Psychology

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Psychologist, New York, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1983

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Is Dr. Susan Woods accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Susan Woods accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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What languages does Dr. Susan Woods speak?
Dr. Susan Woods speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Susan Woods?
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