Peter Economou, Ph.D. - Staff Directory
- Title:
- Director of Rutgers Behavioral Health & Sport Psychology
- Email:
- Phone:
- 732-445-6258
Peter J. Economou Ph.D., ABPP is an assistant professor for the department of applied psychology, and the director of behavioral health and wellness for Rutgers University Athletics.
Dr. Pete was trained in counseling psychology, is board-certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specializing in evidence-based and multicultural clinical interventions, and is a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Dr. Pete is licensed to practice psychology, and his research ranges across several areas, including multicultural psychology, third-wave CBT, and domains of sport and performance psychology, including concussion and meditation. He is an active member of state and national psychology associations, serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Sports Psychology since 2014, and is a contributor to media outlets and social media. He is also a Zen Buddhism teacher after studying at the Morning Star Zendo with Robert Kennedy, Roshi for several years, which informs his mindfulness-based practices.
Dr. Pete completed his internship training to earn his Ph.D. in 2011 and completed post-doctoral clinical training in neuropsychology and sports psychology while joining the faculty at Felician University. Dr. Pete joined the esteemed faculty at Rutgers University- Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) as the Director of the MAP program and Associate Professor. Dr. Pete has completed various international relief projects, which included working with children and adults with developmental disabilities in the Caribbean, and individuals with HIV and AIDS throughout Africa. Studying at Seton Hall University, Dr. Pete was conferred a B.S. in Biology, studied Neuroscience at the graduate level and was conferred an M.A. and an Ed.S. in counseling and psychological studies and mental health counseling.
