Bridgette Peteet, PhD

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
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist, OH Board of Psychology, #6300
  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (APA Division 45)
  • Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi), National and Regional chapters

Recent Publications and Presentations

Publications

  • 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.

Presentations

  • 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

  • Secretary, American Psychological Association, Division 45 (2017-present)
  • Treasurer, Cincinnati Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists (2014-2019)