Brittany Freeman Anderson

Dr. Brittany Freeman-Anderson, is a behavioral health leader, educator, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), with over 20 years of clinical and professional experience. She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership from Walden University. Her areas of specialization include grief and loss, trauma-informed care, counselor supervision and education, and the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Dr. Freeman-Anderson serves as an adjunct faculty member at Walden University in the Behavioral Health Leadership program, where she facilitates graduate-level learning focused on leadership development, systems thinking, and the application of evidence-based practices in behavioral health settings. Her teaching emphasizes the integration of theory, research, and practice. Her scholarly and professional interests include grief across the lifespan, the impact of trauma on the grieving process, and the development of clinicians through supervision, training, and reflective practice.

In addition to her academic role, Dr. Freeman-Anderson is the Founder and CEO of A Freeman’s Place Counseling, a licensed mental health clinic in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Her professional work includes developing and delivering trainings and workshops for clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on grief, emotional regulation, and behavioral health leadership.

Courses Taught

PBHL 8450-1 - Project and Resource Management

Education

BA, Rutgers University

MS, Walden University

PsyD, Walden University

Public Service

A Freemans Place Counseling , Organizer -

A Freemans Place Counseling , Organizer -

A Freemans Place Counseling, Organizer -

Awards / Honors

Walden University 2025 Commencement Speaker , , 2025

Presentations

Freeman Anderson, B. (2025). Navigating Grief Using a DBT Model.

Freeman Anderson, B. (2024). Navigating Grief: Understanding and supporting the behavioral health needs of parents of children with disabilities.

Freeman Anderson, B. (2020). Riding the Wave: Managing Grief During a Pandemic.

Freeman Anderson, B. (2021). Workplace Grief and Burnout.

Freeman Anderson, B. (2019). Your Child is Not Your Dependent.