Dr. Latrice Peoples, Psy.D

Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Email: dr.latricepeoples@core-chicago.com
Tel: (312) 470-4302 (Chicago)

Dr. Peoples is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois who specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Social and Urban Studies from Loyola University Chicago. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University. Dr. Peoples is passionate about her commitment to social justice and working with underserved populations. Dr. Peoples was drawn to become a mental health professional after recognizing a lack of mental health services available to individuals who experienced severe trauma which negatively impacted their lives. She has  received extensive training and experience in community mental health, schools, primary care, and forensics settings that has allotted her the opportunity to recognize the larger systemic issues that impact mental health and prompted her continued advocacy.

Dr. Peoples emphasizes a collaborative and strengths-based approach to facilitate a therapeutic alliance that provides a supportive environment for clients to process their experiences, identify their values, foster self-compassion, and a sense of empowerment. She is passionate about assisting individuals with improving their lives in a manner that is meaningful for them. She has experience in working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, personality disorders, LGBTQIA+ related issues, identity-related issues, couples and marital issues, racial identity, in addition to issues related to adjustment, career planning, familial concerns, and academic issues. Dr. Peoples has received training in family systems and relational work in addition to evidence-based treatments such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She also specializes in providing psychological evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults which include cognitive functioning, learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, trauma, mood, behavioral disorders, and personality disorders. Additionally, Dr. Peoples provides supervision and consultation.

Dr. Peoples was awarded the 2019 Outstanding Clinical Supervisor Award from the Association of Chicagoland Externship and Practicum Training (ACEPT).

Dr. Peoples is an active member of the following Professional Organizations: 

• Illinois Psychology Association

• American Psychological Association

• Association of Black Psychologists

• Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences