Brittany Peters
Dr. Brittany Peters works with the College of Social and Behavioral Science at Walden University in the role of Contributing Faculty.
Dr. Peters has been teaching for 3 years. Dr. Brittany Peters has over 14 years of experience in community mental health as a clinician, advocate, consultant, and clinical director. 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, and a qualified supervisor, Dr. Brittany devotes much of her time to improving clinical services in the community through the training and development of counselors and other professionals. She owns and operates a private practice, the Center for Wellness & Clinical Development. Continuing her belief in civic engagement, Dr. Brittany works on many boards and committees at a local and state level in Florida, focusing on substance misuse, child welfare, and community mental health. Dr. Brittany is the current President of the Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Pinellas, Chair of the Health & Wellness Committee with the Pinellas County Urban League Young Professionals, the Co-chair of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the Behavioral Health Interest Chair for NASW Statewide, and is trained as part of the Statewide Crisis Intervention Rapid Response Team.
Dr. Peters is considered an expert in substance use disorders and focuses primarily on treatment for individuals who are court-involved (i.e. dependency cases, criminal cases). Dr. Peter’s research interests include Family Drug treatment Courts, substance Use Disorders, and evidenced-based interventions for this population.
Education
BS, Florida State University
MSW, Florida State University
DSW, University of Tennessee
Public Service
National Association of Social Workers, Committee Member - Tampa
SunCoast Health Council, Board Member - Clearwater
League of Women Voters- North Pinellas, Member - Clearwater
Phi Alpha Honors Society- University of Tenn, Member -
Urban League Young Professionals, Member - Saint Petersberg
Presentations
Peters, B. (2018). Family Drug Treatment Courts, Do they work?.
Peters, B. (2017). Post-Partum Depression and Post-Partum Psychosis.