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Tamique Ridgard Peters, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine. She is a licensed psychologist in Connecticut and New York, and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). Her work focuses on improving mental health and well-being for underserved children and families through systems-level interventions and culturally responsive clinical services.
Education includes a BS in Psychology from Yale University (2015) and a PhD in School Psychology from Lehigh University (2020). Clinical training includes internships at the Devereux Center for Effective Schools and a postdoctoral fellowship in the Child Welfare Program at Westchester Institute for Human Development.
Research interests span international student mental health during crises, early childhood language development via home visiting programs, and school-based mental health systems. Recent contributions include publications on pandemic impacts on international students and strategies to enhance communication skills in young children.
Clinical services are delivered at the Child Study Center’s Westport, CT office, addressing behavioral and emotional needs through evidence-based practices. She collaborates with schools, families, and community organizations to foster systemic change in mental health access.