Articles by Meghan S. Mattos, PsyD

Meghan S. Mattos, PsyD, is a Clinical Psychologist licensed in South Carolina and Virginia. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, where she also had a concentration in dance therapy, and her Doctor of Psychology degree (PsyD) from the American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University/Washington, DC in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Mattos’ dissertation was about utilizing movement in the treatment of adults with depression. Dr. Mattos has worked in private practice since 2011. She completed her doctoral internship through the Mid-Atlantic Internship Consortium where she was placed at the Stafford, Virginia office of Prince William Family Counseling. This is also where Dr. Mattos completed her post-doctoral training. Dr. Mattos has extensive experience working with children and adolescents, both as a psychologist and public school teacher. She also taught ballet to children aged two to six years old. Her undergraduate internship was at Sheppard Pratt psychiatric hospital where she worked with children with emotional disturbances under the supervision of a diagnostic and prescriptive teacher. Her practica experience during graduate school included working with adults with developmental disabilities in group homes, adolescents in a Washington, DC charter school, and adults with chronic pain. She also conducted neuropsychological assessments of children, adolescents, and young adults with concussions at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC and psychological evaluations of adults for workers compensation evaluations. In addition to her experience conducting individual, couples, and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, Dr. Mattos has experience conducting psychological assessments of children, adolescents, and adults for ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Mattos was the director of Social Strides, a weekly social skills group for children and adolescents while at her internship and post-doctoral site.