Peggy Kerr Latsios, LCSW

She specializes in the treatment of OCD and the full spectrum of anxiety and related disorders. She offers an empathetic and compassionate approach, tailoring treatment to best suit the needs and goals of each individual. She is trained in both Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) for the treatment of OCD. Peggy has extensive experience working with a wide range of Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and related disorders, including OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety Disorder, Trichotillomania, and Excoriation Disorder, from her past position at the Adult Anxiety and OCD Intensive Outpatient Program at Rogers Behavioral Health in Philadelphia. Peggy is also trained in evidence-based modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) for the treatment of trauma-related disorders. Peggy has specialized training and a specific interest in supporting individuals who have been impacted by spiritual abuse, religious trauma, or adverse experiences in high-control groups. Peggy is passionate about supporting clients as they gain more trust and confidence in themselves, recognize their personal strengths, and work towards living a life that feels aligned with their values.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Peggy received her B.A. in Psychology from Wake Forest University and her Master’s in Social Work from University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice. She has experience working with the full age range of clients in a variety of settings, including community-based mental health programs, university counseling centers, and the intensive outpatient level of care. Peggy completed training in I-CBT through OCD Training School. Peggy has also completed CPT training through Dr. Kathleen Chard’s Cognitive Processing Therapy Mastery Course, as well as EMDR training through an EMDRIA-approved Training Program. Lastly, Peggy completed a training course for the treatment of Religious Trauma through Dr. Quincee Gideon’s Religious Trauma Training for Therapists.