As the Clinical Director at our practice, Dr. Paczkowski oversees all clinical functions, coordinates testing services, and provides psychotherapy, specializing in working with children and families. With a background in evidence-based practices, she integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems interventions to address concerns in therapy.

Dr. Paczkowski views therapy as a collaborative and dynamic process, re-evaluating goals and interventions as clients progress. She emphasizes her office as a space for clients to learn self-help skills, with a focus on fostering support from important figures in their lives.

In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Paczkowski oversees psychological testing, providing individuals and their families with a comprehensive understanding of the client’s strengths and struggles. She is well-versed in advocating for students in need of special education services, drawing on her background in a therapeutic school setting.

Dr. Paczkowski earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed her internship at The Help Group in Sherman Oaks, California. Before joining our practice in the D.C. area, she worked with adopted children and their families in Los Angeles, developing expertise in adoption-specific services in a community mental health setting. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to practical, client-centered care.