Dr. Bea Peterson

Bea Peterson is thrilled to be joining Rising Sun Psychiatry as a doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner. Guided by a deep passion for whole-person wellness, Bea strives to walk alongside individuals facing mental health challenges, offering care that is both holistic and highly individualized. She values the role of medication in treatment but also emphasizes the transformative benefits of psychotherapy, nutrition, exercise, and complementary therapies.

Bea earned her undergraduate nursing degree from Liberty University and spent five years as a registered nurse in a variety of acute care settings. These experiences taught her how to support patients through their most difficult moments and to offer hope even in times of deep distress. Her exposure to patients with diverse mental health needs—and witnessing firsthand the profound impact that compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care can have—sparked her dedication to the field of psychiatry. This passion led her to pursue her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Liberty University, where she trained under psychiatric professionals from a wide range of specialties and practice settings.

Outside of work, Bea enjoys experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, taking evening walks with her husband, Josh, and visiting friends and family across the country.