Dr. Teranda Knight, DBH Journey

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Dr. Teranda Knight, DBH

Behavioral Health & Higher Education Leadership Expert | Behavioral Health Strategist | Founder of Virtually Renowned Consulting Access LLC

Dr. Teranda Knight is a seasoned behavioral health specialist, higher education leader, and founder of a transformational consulting and coaching practice dedicated to helping professionals lead with purpose, strategy, and peace.

With over 18 years of experience in behavioral health, psychology, and academic instruction, Dr. Knight brings a unique blend of clinical insight, lived experience, and systems-thinking to her work. She holds advanced degrees in psychology with a specialization in counseling, and a Doctorate in Behavioral Health (DBH), with additional doctoral-level training in general psychology, leadership, and mental health policy. Her professional development includes certifications and continuing education in integrated behavioral health leadership, healthcare consulting, therapy methodologies, coaching programs, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) process improvement.

Dr. Knight began her career in community mental health services and advanced to leadership roles, including Program Manager, Behavioral Health Specialist, and Employee Assistance Counselor and Consultant. As an adjunct professor of psychology for over a decade, she has taught and mentored students while advocating for wellness-aligned leadership practices within higher education institutions.

Her professional journey has been shaped by resilience through personal health challenges, high-risk pregnancies, and systemic inequities. Despite multiple surgeries, pregnancy loss, and chronic illness, she continued to excel academically and professionally—eventually founding her own business to support others navigating burnout, career transition, and institutional leadership.

A committed community advocate, Dr. Knight has volunteered with local Learning Disability Associations, United Way initiatives, and has given countless hours to projects and organizations dedicated to supporting underserved populations and empowering future leaders.

Dr. Knight is known for her warm, strategic, and empowering coaching style. She integrates evidence-based approaches with lived wisdom to support leaders in healthcare, higher education, and behavioral health systems. Her mission is simple but powerful: to help leaders reclaim their energy, align with their values, and lead without losing themselves.