Dr. Federica Priano, PhD

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Dr. Priano is a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist, founder of Fedcare PLLC in 2009. Dr. Priano brings over 25 years of invaluable experience to the field, offering a wealth of knowledge and compassionate care to her clients.

Dr. Priano is a dedicated advocate for the well-being of her clients specializing in comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological services, from assessments to personalized treatments and preventative strategies targeting adults with neurological disorders as well as healthy individuals who want to work on dementia prevention. 

Dr. Priano’s expertise spans a wide spectrum of medical and neurological conditions among which memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chemobrain, insomnia, depression, and anxiety disorders. 

Dr. Priano’s mission is clear: to educate, motivate, and empower individuals, whether facing neurological disorders or not, to care for their brain and physical health. By optimizing mental and cognitive functions, she aims to enhance the overall quality of life of her clients.  

Her holistic approach addresses both cognitive, physical, and psychological symptoms together with one’s life-style habits, ensuring a comprehensive and effective treatment plan for every patient. 

Born in Genova, Italy, Dr. Priano earned a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Padua in 1991 and a Ph.D. degree in Neuropsychology from the University of Genoa in 1997. She is not only fluent in both English and Italian but also embodies cultural sensitivity in her practice, fostering a deeper connection with her diverse clientele. 

Dr. Priano’s dedication to excellence is reflected in her memberships with prestigious organizations including the American Psychological Association (APA), APA Division 40: Society for Clinical Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, and the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.  

What is a Neuropsychologist? A clinical neuropsychologist is a professional within the field of psychology with special expertise in the applied science of brain-behavior relationships. Clinical neuropsychologists use this knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of patients across the lifespan with neurological, medical, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, as well as other cognitive and learning disorders. The clinical neuropsychologist uses psychological, neurological, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological principles, techniques and tests to evaluate patients’ neurocognitive, behavioral, and emotional strengths and weaknesses and their relationship to normal and abnormal central nervous system functioning. The clinical neuropsychologist uses this information and information provided by other medical/healthcare providers to identify and diagnose neurobehavioral disorders, and plan and implement intervention strategies. The specialty of clinical neuropsychology is recognized by the American Psychological Association..” (Source: National Academy of Neuropsychology Definition of a Clinical Neuropsychologist 2001). 

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