Professor, Psychology
Contact Information
Email [email protected]
Phone 909-558-8717
Department of Psychology
Loma Linda University, Central Building, Room 115
11130 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92350
Faculty Research Lab
Resilience & Disparities (RAD) Lab
The RAD Lab investigates health inequities in substance use disorders/opioid use disorders (SUD/OUD) through community-inclusive and culturally-responsive research.
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Degrees
- PhD, Clinical Psychology - University of Cincinnati, 2005
- MA, Clinical Psychology - University of Cincinnati, 2003
Areas of Specialization
- Multicultural psychology
- Substance use prevention and intervention
- Health disparities and inequities
- Cultural consciousness, equity and inclusion, implicit bias, racial trauma training
Current Research Projects
Professional Licenses and Memberships
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist, CA Board of Psychology, #31726
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (APA Division 45)
Recent Publications and Presentations
- Peteet, B.J. (2025). (dis)Honor thy mother: Daughterhood, dysfunction, and deliverance. Wiley.
- Peteet, B., Watts. V., Tucker, E. Brown, P., Hanna, M., Saddlemire, A., Rizk, M., Belliard, J.C., Abdul-Mutakabbir, J., Casey, S., & Simmons, K. (2022). Faith, Fear, & Facts: A Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Intervention for Black Churchgoers. Vaccines Special Issue: Knowledge and Beliefs, 10, 1039. doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10071039
- Roberts L, Dubov, A, Distelberg, B. J., Abdul-Mutakabbir, J. C., Peteet, B., L., Lou, L. K., Montgomery, S. B. &. Chrissian, A. (2022). A COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Southern California Nurses. American Journal of Nursing.
- Dubov, A., Distelberg, B., Abdul-Mutakkabir, J., Beeson, L., Loo. L., Montgomery, S., Oyoyo, U., Patel, P., Peteet, B…..& Chrissan, A. (2021). Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in Southern California: Not Just "Anti" vs. "Pro" Vaccine. Vaccines, 9, 1428.
- Peteet, B., Belliard, J.C., Abdul-Mutakabbir, J., Casey, S., & Simmons, K. (2021). Community-Academic Partnerships to Reduce COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Minoritized Communities. EClinicalMedicine, 34, 100834. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.100834.
- McCuistian, C., Peteet, B., & Burlew, A. K. (2021). Systematic review of community-based participatory research exploring sexual health among racial and ethnic minorities. Health Education & Behavior. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/10901981211008378.
- Peteet, B., Shepherd, N., Castillo, A., Aldana, G., & Kwamogi, L. (2025, August). Adverse Childhood Experiences in Black Families: A Review of Psychosocial Outcomes and Treatment. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association (APA). Denver, CO.
- Castillo, A., Peteet, B., Kwamogi, L., Sconiers, M., & Beshara, C. (2025). Exploring the Relationship between ACEs and Intimate Partner Sexual Violence among Women of Color. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association (APA). Denver, CO.
- Peteet, B., Castillo, A., & Hemmy-Asamsama, O. (2025, May). Intersections of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma, and Cultural Contexts. Symposium presented at Western Psychological Association. Moderator: Broomfield, B. Las Vegas, NV.
- Peteet, B., Shepherd, N., Davis, C.P., Aldana, G. (2025). Exploring ACEs & Black Family Dynamics: A Systematic Review.
- Castillo, A., Kwamogi, L., Beshara, C., Sconiers, M., & Peteet, B. (2025). Intimate Partner Sexual Violence and Substance Misuse among Women of Color in the U.S.
- Hemmy Asamsama, O., Greenberg, S., & Kincaid, M. (2025). Considerations for ACEs in the treatment of PTSD and SUD.
Community Engagement
- Faculty Advisor to the Student Council of the Western Psychological Association (2026-present)