Dr. Amy Pacos

Dr. Amy Pacos is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and their families.

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.

Professional Practice
Dr. Pacos is the co-founder and co-owner of Clinical Neuropsychology Services, a private practice in Arlington, Virginia (www.clinicalneuropsychologyservices.com). She is an active member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American Psychological Association – Division 40 (Neuropsychology), International Neuropsychology Society (INS), Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and the Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) organization.

Areas of Practice
Dr. Pacos works with children and adolescents 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 the court, local schools, and several governmental agencies.

Approach to Assessment
Dr. Pacos' goal is to provide parents with a complete understanding of their child's cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning. Dr. Pacos offers individually tailored recommendations and interventions to meet each child's unique needs. She remains a resource for families throughout the evaluation process and is available to families after the evaluation is complete for consultation and yearly progress checks. Additionally, Dr. Pacos offers therapy services (on a limited basis) to address specific behavioral and emotional challenges.