About Dr. Edward “Ted” Peck
Dr. Peck received his MS and PhD degrees from Tufts University. He completed his clinical internship and postdoctoral research fellowship with appointments at Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry, Children’s Hospital and Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.
Dr. Peck is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Academy of Professional Psychology-American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. He is a former elected Board Member of the AACN and currently serves as the AACN Committee Co-Chair for selection of the Distinguished Neuropsychologist of the Year Award.
He offers comprehensive neuropsychological assessments specifically designed for high-functioning professionals and executives. These evaluations are tailored to address the unique cognitive demands and challenges faced by individuals in leadership, management, and other high-responsibility roles.
He is a Fellow in the National Academy of Neuropsychology.
He is a Fellow and Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Psychology.
He completed 2 4-year terms on the American Board of Quality Assurance and Reviews Physicians (ABQUARP).
Dr. Peck has a lifespan private practice dedicated to helping people think and function better in school, at work, and throughout the different phases of life. He provides inpatient/outpatient differential diagnostic neuropsychological and neurobehavioral consultations for conditions such as Dementia vs Pseudo-Dementia, Memory Loss, ADHD, CVA, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sleep Disorders as well as numerous other medical conditions not limited to MI/Cardiac Surgery, MS, Parkinson’s Disease, CNS Tumors, Chronic Pain and Psychiatric Disorders. He performs Executive Cognitive Assessments.
He is designated a neutral neuropsychologist for the National Football League in the assessment of their retirees.
He provides pre-surgical neuropsychological assessment services for kidney and heart transplant patients, as well as Bariatric Surgery and Spinal Cord Pain Management surgeries.
He provides Disability Determination and Forensic Consultation Services to Plaintiff and Defense.
He has been designated as the Richmond Magazine “Top Doc” in Clinical Psychology for 5 years in a row.
He has received two Gubernatorial Appointments to the Virginia Board of Psychology and has been the Vice Chair of the Board of Psychology and Chair of the Discipline Committee.
He is the Chair of the Professional Affairs and Ethics Committee for the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychology.
Received the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology, Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Service to the Field of Neuropsychology: In recognition for Advocacy, Leadership and Practice Innovations.
Recent Publications:
Addressing Ethical and Professional Issues in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Practice of Clinical Psychology. 3 hour CEU. Presented at Fall Meeting of the Northern Virginia Psychological Association, McLean, Virginia, October23, 2025.
Belanger, H.G., Soble, J.R., Peck, E.A., Armistead-Jehle P., Barisa, M., Roberts, L., Shoenberg, MR., Finding A Job: Clinical Careers in Neuropsychology. (2021) Chapter in: Cady Block (Ed), The Neuropsychologist’s Roadmap: A Training and Career Guide. APA Press. Published 2021.
Peck, E.A. (2022) [Listed Contributor], In Postal, K. (Author), The Art and Science of Expert Witness Testimony: A Multidisciplinary Guide for Professionals. New York, Routledge Press/Taylor & Francis. Published 2022.
Peck, E.A. (2019) [Listed Contributor], In Postal, K. (Author), Testimony That Sticks – The Art of Communicating Psychology and Neuropsychology to Juries], New York, Oxford University Press.
Peck, E.A. (2013) [Listed Contributor], On Knowing Your Audience, pg. 271], In Postal, K., & Armstrong, K. (Authors), Feedback That Sticks: The Art Of Effectively Communicating Neuropsychological Assessment Results. New York, Oxford University Press
Castle, M., Perez, E., Pugh, M., Peck E. An Evaluation of Anxiety, Depression, and Neuropsychological Performance Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 36 – Issue 6, 2021, 1065.
Glen, T. Barisa, M., Ready, R., Peck, E., Roebuck-Spencer, T. (2021) Update on Third Party Observers in Neuropsychological Evaluation: An Interorganizational Position Paper. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 35 – Issue 6, 1107-1116.
Glen, T,. Barisa, M., Ready, R., Peck, E., Roebuck-Spencer, T. (2021) Update on Third Party Observers in Neuropsychological Evaluation: An Interorganizational Position Paper. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 35 – Issue 6, 1107-1116.
Peck, E.A., Behavioral Health, Healthcare Provider Burnout, and the Opioid Crisis. Presented at 41stAnnual Meeting of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, April 13, 2018.
Peck, E.A, Age As A Factor In Cognitive Competence Of Health Care Providers: Examples From Aviation Medicine. Presented at 40thAnnual Meeting of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Clearwater Beach, Florida, May 19, 2017.
Dr.Peckis the lead author of the 2ndEd. of Clinical Neuropsychology Practice and the Medicare Patient. Chapter in: Ravdin, L.D. & Katzen, H.L. (Eds.) Handbook On The Neuropsychology Of Aging And Dementia. New York: Springer. 2018. In Press – Springer Press.
Recent Presentations and Talks:
Peck, E.A., The Honorable B.W. Snukals, Nelson, M.K., Hall, M.J. Successful Management of Forensic and Clinical Issues in the Practice of Clinical Psychology: Understanding and Successfully Managing Ethical Issues and Professional Responsibilities When Involved with the Court. 3 Hour CEU. Presented at Fall 2023 Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychology, Richmond, Virginia. October 14, 2023.
Lewandowski, A. (Chair), Boone, K., Glen, T., Kaufman, P. Peck, E. Ethical and Professional Arguments APA Ethics Committee, Presented at American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC. August 4, 2023.
Peck, E.A., Soto, P., & Cutright, C. Importance of Sleep Ratings in the Evaluation of ADHD. Poster Presented at The 21st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, Washington, DC. June 9, 2023.
Morgan, J., Spector, J., Glen, T., James, J., & Peck, E.A. How to Handle Depositions and Trial Testimony: Be Prepared, Remain Calm. 3 Hour CEU. Presented at The 21st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, Washington, DC. June 8, 2023.
Soto, P. & Peck, E.A., The Role of Sleep Duration and Daytime Sleepiness on Neurocognitive Functioning. Poster Presented at Sleep 2023 – American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 6, 2023.
Peck, E.A., Assessment of Civil Capacity in Regard To Inpatient & Community Dwelling Patients. VA/CHA Health System, Boston Mass. 2 Hour CEU. Part 1 January 5, 2023; Part 2 January 19, 2023.
Peck, E.A. Private Practice Issues and Roles for Neuropsychologists. 1.5 Hour CEU presented at the Fall Resident Didactic Symposium, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia December 1, 2022.
Peck, E. & Bajo, S. Understanding & Managing Functional Medical Disorders in the Mental Health Office: When is Real – Not Real – But is Still Real. 2 hour CEU presented at the Spring 2022 Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychology, Staunton, Virginia April 1, 2022
Castle, M., Perez, E., Pugh, M., Peck E. An Evaluation of Anxiety, Depression, and Neuropsychological Performance Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster Presented at The 41st Annual Conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology. Virtual. December 21, 2021.
Peck E. & Clark, M. Dealing with the Courts and Attorneys: Understanding Professional & Ethical Issues When Involved in Forensic Activity. 1 hour CEU Presented at the Spring 2021 Meting of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychology, Virtual, April 16, 2021.
Peck, E.A., “Perchance To Dream” – A review of Sleep and Its Impact on Health for Caregivers and Loved Ones with TBI. 1 Hour Presentation. The Brain Injury Association of Virginia – 20th Anniversary Virtual Conference, Richmond , Va. November 14, 2020.
Peck, E.A., Sallade, S., Levine, M. & Velazquez, L. A Neuropsychological Case Study of the “Sagging Brain Syndrome” in an Adult Male Diagnosed with Intracranial Hypotension. Poster Presented at The 17th Annual AACN Conference. Chicago, Ill, June 7, 2019.