Brandy S. Peoples, PhD

Psychologist, Minister, Author, Consultant

Brandy S. Peoples, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who is currently on staff at the St. Louis County Family Court where she works with juvenile offenders. A helper by nature, Dr. Peoples is also an ordained minister who firmly believes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being is the key to experiencing “wholeness.” With these interests, Dr. Peoples frequently assists church leaders who are interested in mental health training for their congregants. She also serves on the advisory board and helps train churches that are affiliated with Bridges to Care and Recovery, a program designed to reduce mental health stigma in faith-based organizations through training. As a mental health advocate, Dr. Peoples serves as a volunteer, speaks to community organizations, engages in panel discussions, and offers consultation on mental health issues. 

Overall, Dr. Peoples is considered to be a highly-informed and engaging speaker who is extremely passionate about mental health awareness. She loves to inspire others to live a full and purposeful life which she does through writing as she is a self-published author and blogger.

Dr. Peoples holds a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.