Biography:
Dr. Amy M. Pacos is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (DC, VA) and Clinical Neuropsychologist whose clinical work focuses on the special needs of the pediatric population, as well as those with a history of neurological illness. Dr. Pacos works with patients and their families from age 3 through adulthood (3-90+).
Dr. Pacos earned her Bachelor's degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA with a double major in Psychology and Education. She earned her Master's and Doctoral degree (Psy.D.) from the American School of Professional Psychology-Washington, DC Campus. During her graduate career, Dr. Pacos trained at several local settings including, Children's National Medical Center, Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, Walter Reed Army Medical Center and several private practice settings. She completed a one-year formal Internship in Clinical Psychology and Pediatric Neuropsychology at the Children's Hospital in Michigan and a two-year formal Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at two local private practice settings.
Dr. Amy M. Pacos is the co-founder of Clinical Neuropsychology Services, LLC a private mental health practice in Arlington, VA. www.clinicalneuropsychologyservices.com
Areas of Practice:
Dr. Pacos works with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of disorders. She specializes in neuropsychological evaluation and treatment planning for clients with learning disorders, developmental disabilities, Attention - Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mental retardation, brain injuries, seizures, toxin or chemical exposure, genetic disorders, and social / emotional problems. Dr. Pacos also does evaluations for several local schools, governmental agencies, and a local special education advocacy group.
Practice Highlights:
- Quality care
- Personalized service
- Warm and relaxed setting
- Emphasis on confidentiality
- Convenient location
- Weekend and evening appointments available
Commonly Treated Conditions:
- ADD/ADHD
- Traumatic brain injury or head injury
- Brain tumors
- Genetic disorders
- Stroke
- Chronic medical conditions
- Epilepsy
- Degenerative disease
- Developmental disorders
- Neurological injury
- Memory concerns
- Central nervous system infections
- Hydrocephalus
- Cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disorders
- Headaches and tics
- Self esteem issues
- Trauma/abuse
- Family dysfunction
- Parenting struggles
