Renda L. Woods LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Accreditations:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
Certified by the State Board of Education
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UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO HELP WITH CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND FAMILY ISSUES
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Renda Woods has distinguished herself in the community as a therapist who has special expertise working with children, adolescents, and adults. Her substantial educational and clinical background, combined with over three decades of experience working in schools, homes, agencies, and private practice, sets her apart. Through her extensive hands-on community and professional involvement, including lectures and training workshops, she stays on the leading edge of her field.
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WILL IT WORK?
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“Sometimes new clients will ask me how I can be so sure that the techniques I teach them will work…
Within as few as 12 sessions, most of my clients experience significant improvement. Overall, I have a 95% success rate.”
COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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Whether it’s working with you and school staff or lining up additional help from her referral network of professionals, Renda L. Woods is dedicated to doing what it takes to help you make a positive change. “It’s extremely rewarding to see the difference my techniques can make — often without drugs, hospitalization, or any other extreme measures. People often come to me about to give up. I provide a results-oriented approach that makes sense and makes a difference. Within just a few weeks, individuals usually feel better about their situation.” Couples and families experience improvement in their decisions and actions towards one another leading to effective change.
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A WORD OF REASSURANCE
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“Family dynamics are difficult...Once we identify the difficulties and their underlying causes, I can provide the tools and skills you need to improve your family life today and tomorrow.”
AFFILIATIONS + PUBLIC SERVICE
MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Social Workers
Connecticut Association of
School Social Workers
National Coalition of Mental Health
Professionals and Consumers
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Casey Family Services, Bridgeport
Catholic Family Services, Ansonia
Family Resource Center, Bridgeport
Group Facilitator, Parents Anonymous
WORKSHOPS & GROUPS
Survivors of Incest and Sexual Assault
Grief and Loss
Domestic Violence
Depression and Suicide
COA/ACOA/Codependency
Multicultural Sensitivity
Parenting Skills
Women’s Issues
Gay and Lesbian Teens and Adults
Stress Management
Communication Skills
Self-Esteem
Divorce and Children