Peter DeNigris, Psy.D.

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. His general practice includes evaluating and treating adolescents and adults using a cognitive-behavioral approach, which is widely considered to be the most effective treatment modality for a multitude of problems. Two of Dr. DeNigris’ primary areas of interest include anxiety and mood disorders. An additional area of specialty is forensic psychology, including therapy with those involved in the legal system as well as evaluations assessing level of risk and fitness for duty.

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. Dr. DeNigris remains active with traumatic response.

In addition, Dr. DeNigris is a member of the Medical Staff at Morristown Medical Center. When not engaged in clinical service, Dr. DeNigris serves as Past President of the New Jersey Psychological Association and as Past President of the Alumni Organization at the Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology at Rutgers University. He was named the 2023 Psychologist of the Year by the New Jersey Psychological Association.

Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) Number: 10792