Scott Peck

Scott Peck is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Chicago School, specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and LGBTQIA+ mental health. He is affiliated with the College of Professional Psychology and the Clinical Psychology Department, based in Washington, D.C.

Education:

• Psy.D., The Chicago School, Washington, D.C. (2021)
• M.A., Argosy University, Arlington, VA (2018)
• B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Baltimore, MD (1994)

Dr. Peck’s research focuses on the intersection of psychology and artificial intelligence, OCD and related disorders, integrative approaches to anxiety treatment, and the clinical use of corrective emotional experiences. His interests also extend to the history, philosophy, and ethics of psychology.

Professional Memberships:

• International OCD Foundation
• National Register of Healthcare Psychologists

He previously worked in the software industry and maintains a part-time private practice in Arlington, Virginia, offering assessment and therapy services using exposure therapy (ERP), existential/person-centered approaches (PCT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Dr. Peck is licensed in Maryland and presented on the ethical use of AI in psychology at the DC Psychological Association (2025).