Brinell Anderson, PsyD

Dr. Brinell Anderson is a Professor of Clinical Education at the Rossier School of Education’s Master’s Marriage and Family Therapy program after recently transitioning from her role as a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences within the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She is a licensed clinical psychologist, originally from Houston, Texas, who also has a private practice wherein she provides psychotherapy as well as consultations and trainings to primary and secondary schools, hospitals, mental health organizations, and universities. Dr. Anderson is a graduate of George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, where she received her Master of Arts and Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. Her academic record also includes a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Psychology and Ethnic Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science degree in Community Psychology from Florida A&M University.

Dr. Anderson is a well-rounded psychologist with a specialization in working with African-descended/Black persons uniquely addressing the impact of anti-Blackness. She is passionate about utilizing African-centered interventions and practices in addressing the impact of collective trauma as well as sharing her expertise with both professional and lay audiences. Dr. Anderson is affectionately known as “Dr. B” and features a vlog on her YouTube channel entitled, “Beloved Blackness” wherein she addresses the beauty and richness of the African cultural tradition and legacy. To learn more about her, her work, and her vlogs, please go to her website: www.BelovedBlackness.com.