(908) 526-1177 ext. 55
Click here for a printable version of Dr. DeNigris's C.V.
Peter DeNigris, Psy.D.
(908) 526-1177 ext. 55
Click here for a printable
version of Dr. DeNigris's C.V.
Dr. Peter DeNigris earned his Psy.D. in clinical psychology in
2004 from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at
Rutgers University. He maintains a general practice, evaluating and
treating children, adolescents, and their families. Additional specialties
include forensic evaluations assessing parental fitness and sex offender
specific treatment.
Many of Dr. DeNigris' clinical experiences involve working with children and
adolescents who have experienced trauma. His research includes developing
and implementing a model for treating adolescents affected by trauma who were
resistant to traditional modes of psychotherapy. The model, called
“Community-Based Intervention for Trauma-Affected Adolescents (CITA),” was
applied to adolescents who were directly affected by the terrorism at the World
Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Prior to joining APS, Dr. DeNigris worked for the New Jersey Division of Mental
Health Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide mental
health services to children and adolescents who lost parents on September 11,
2001. He also completed an internship in clinical psychology in the
Department of Pediatrics at Hackensack University Medical Center. When not practicing psychology, Dr. DeNigris volunteers his time to the Department of Youth Ministry at his church and is also a member of the Advisory Board of Trustees for Good Grief, Inc.
EDUCATION:
Psy.D. - Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers
University, 2004.
Psy.M. - Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers
University, 2002.
B.A. - Drew University, 1999. With Honors in Psychology.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & LICENSURE:
New Jersey Licensed Psychologist (#4410)
New Jersey Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (#046)
The Division of Youth & Family Services Expert Witness/Evaluator Training -
November 2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
| 10/04 to Present: | Psychologist, Associates in
Psychological Services, P.A., 25 North Doughty Avenue, Somerville, NJ. |
| 1/08 to 5/08, 1/11 to 5/11: | Adjunct Assistant Professor, Drew University,
Madison, NJ. |
| 10/09 to Present: | Clinical Instructor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)—Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ. |
| 3/07 to Present: | Clinical Supervisor, Psychological Clinic, Graduate
School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University,
Piscataway, NJ. |
| 3/07 to Present: | Family Assistance and Support Team, Emergency
Trauma Department at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ. |
| 9/08 to 5/09: | Contributing Faculty Member, The Graduate School of Applied and
Professional Psychology at Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ. |
| 9/99 to 9/05: | Clinician, The Psychological Clinic,
Piscataway, NJ. |
| 7/03 to 6/04: | Clinical Psychology Intern,
Department of Pediatrics at Hackensack University Medical Center,
Hackensack, NJ. |
| 3/02 to 12/03: | Crisis Outreach Counselor, Project
Phoenix, Trenton, NJ. |
| 8/97 to 3/03: | Director (2002-2003), Community Care
Behavioral Health, Morris Plains, NJ. Coordinator (2000-2002) Case Manager (1997-2000) Intern (1997) |
| 9/01 to 5/02: | Intern, Family Intervention Services,
Inc., Morristown, NJ. |
| 9/00 to 5/01: | Intern, Bonnie Brae Residential &
Special Education Center, Liberty Corner, NJ. |
| 9/99 to 5/00: | Intern, John F. Kennedy Medical
Center, Edison, NJ. |
| 10/96 to 5/99: | Coordinator, Self-Management and Recovery Training, Morristown, NJ. |
PUBLICATIONS:
DeNigris,
P.N. (Summer 2008). Trauma in youth: Reactions and interventions. Journal of
Psychiatry and Law.
DeNigris, P.N. (Summer 2008). Book review of E.G. Mart. Issue focused forensic
child custody assessment. In Journal of Psychiatry and Law.
DeNigris, P.N. (Spring 2008). Book review of L.L. Schwartz. When adoptions go
wrong: Psychological and legal issues of adoption disruption. In Journal
of Psychiatry and Law.
DeNigris, P.N. (2005). Book review of J.T. McCann. Stalking in children and
adolescents: The primitive bond. In Journal of Psychiatry and Law.
PRESENTATIONS:
DeNigris, P.N. (2008, June). Trauma-affected youth: Reactions and interventions.
Workshop for mental health professionals.
DeNigris, P.N. (2007, December). Forensic interviewing. Guest lecture for
doctoral students at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
at Rutgers University.
DeNigris, P.N. (2007, December). Theories of therapy. Presentation for
undergraduate students at Drew University.
DeNigris, P.N. (2007, November). Objective personality assessment. Guest
lecture for doctoral students at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional
Psychology at Rutgers University.
DeNigris, P.N. (2007, October). Trauma-affected youth: Reactions and
interventions. Workshop for mental health professionals affiliated with
Catholic Charities.
DeNigris, P.N. (2006, October). Forensic interviewing. Guest lecture for
doctoral students at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
at Rutgers University.
DeNigris, P.N. (2006, April). Careers in psychology. Panel presentation
for the Psychology Club at Drew University.
DeNigris, P.N. (2005, December). Forensic interviewing. Guest lecture for
doctoral students at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
at Rutgers University.
DeNigris, P.N. (2005, November). Objective personality assessment. Guest
lecture for doctoral students at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional
Psychology at Rutgers University.
DeNigris, P.N. (2005, March). Trauma-affected youth: Reactions and
interventions. Guest lecture for doctoral students at the Graduate School of
Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University.
DeNigris, P.N. (2005, March). Cognitive-behavioral therapy. Guest lecture
for undergraduate students at Drew University.
DeNigris, P.N. (2004, April). Community-based intervention for
trauma-affected adolescents. Presentation at the Psi Chi induction ceremony
at Drew University.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
· American Psychological Association
· New Jersey Psychological Association
· Rutgers University—GSAPP Alumni Board
· Good Grief, Inc. Advisory Board
· Morris County Traumatic Loss Coalition
· Project Morris 9/11
· Drew University Board of Visitors
