Brittany Carter

Innovative and compassionate board-certified music therapist and educator with extensive experience facilitating music-based interventions for youth, older adults, and diverse populations. Skilled in trauma-informed care, group facilitation, songwriting-based interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to developing expressive arts programming that supports emotional regulation, identity development, prosocial behavior, and overall well-being.

Founder of Feel The B.E.A.T. LLC, providing creative arts services and music therapy support in community and correctional settings.

Music Therapist - Juvenile Services / Department of Corrections – Prince George's County - Prince George's County, MD

(2025-01)

• Facilitate individual and group music therapy focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, impulse control, and prosocial interaction.
• Implement trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions including songwriting, lyric analysis, beat creation, improvisation, and rhythm-based activities.
• Conduct assessments and maintain documentation according to ethical and legal standards.
• Collaborate with counselors, correctional officers, case managers, and mental health staff.
• Promote emotional literacy and culturally responsive music engagement.
• Participate in case reviews, trainings, and interdisciplinary meetings.

Music Therapy Practitioner - Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue - Washington, D.C.

(2019-01 - 2024-12)

• Designed and implemented music therapy for cognitive stimulation, emotional well-being, and social engagement.
• Conducted assessments to determine strengths, needs, and musical preferences.
• Composed, arranged, and adapted music to support individualized treatment plans.
• Evaluated outcomes and made data-driven adjustments.
• Collaborated with healthcare staff and family members.

Vocal and General Music Teacher / Instructional Lead Teacher - Bladensburg Elementary School - Bladensburg, MD

(2015-01)

• Provide vocal and general music instruction for grades K–6.
• Instructional Lead Teacher supporting interdisciplinary planning.
• Chairperson, Related Arts Department.
• Direct school chorus, coordinate performances, and manage livestream broadcast.
• Composer of the official school song (2015).
• Modify curriculum for special needs students.

Founder & Owner - Feel The B.E.A.T. LLC

(2021-01)

• Develop expressive arts and music therapy-centered programming.
• Lead workshops focused on emotional regulation and creative identity.
• Provide consulting and music-based services for schools and community programs.

Master of Arts in Music Therapy (MAMT) - Music Therapy - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (2019-01 - 2025-12)

Music Therapy Equivalency Program - Music Therapy - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (2019-01 - 2022-12)

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Vocal Performance - Jacksonville University (2008-01 - 2012-12)