LCSW, 18 years of experience
Dr. Brittany Peters has over 15 years of experience in community mental health as a clinician, advocate, consultant, and clinical director. Currently, Dr. Brittany is the vice president of Behavioral Health for a child welfare & behavioral health organization, owns and operates a private practice, and teaches collegiate courses for two major universities. Dr. Brittany received her BSW and MSW for Florida State University and her Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of Tenness-Knoxville. As a licensed clinical social worker certified in addictions, Dr. Brittany devotes much of her time to improving clinical services in the community through the training and development of counselors and other professionals. Continuing her belief in civic engagement, Dr. Brittany works on many boards and committees at a local and state level, that focus on substance misuse, child welfare, and community mental health. Dr. Brittany serves on the Statewide Dependency Court Improvement Panel (DCIP), is the current President of the Board of directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Pinellas (NAMI), serves as a board member for the Pinellas Black Health Equity Alliance (BHEA), and serves many other community organizations.
You’ll have space to share what brings you to therapy, what you hope to gain, and any past experiences—both helpful and harmful—that may inform your expectations. I’ll ask questions to better understand your story, strengths, and the systems you move through. Together, we’ll begin to co-create goals and explore what healing and empowerment might look like for you. This is a collaborative space, guided by empathy, curiosity, and a deep respect for your lived experience.
Assisting clients in establishing boundaries, excessing their power, and creating space for individuals to feel empowered to not over-value the dominant cultural paradigms. “If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” ― Zora Neale Hurston
I work best with individuals who are seeking to heal from trauma, navigate systems of oppression, and reclaim their voice. My ideal client is motivated for change, open to self-exploration, and ready to challenge dominant cultural narratives that no longer serve them. Whether navigating identity, burnout, boundary-setting, or personal empowerment, they are ready to build a more authentic life. I especially welcome professionals, community advocates, and leaders who hold space for others and are now ready to hold space for themselves.
Dr. Brittany is EDMR trained and has experience in working with individuals who have trauma histories.