About
Peter J. Economou, Ph.D., ABPP earned a Ph.D. in counseling psychology and is Board Certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and he is a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC) from the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Dr. Pete completed post-doctorate clinical training in neuropsychology and sport psychology before entering academia for 15 years both in non-tenure and tenure positions. He has been a leader in program development, relationships, wellbeing, and more. Dr. Pete completed many 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, and before earning the Ph.D., Dr. Pete was conferred a B.S. in Biology, studied Neuroscience at the graduate level, and was conferred a M.A. and an Ed.S. in counseling and psychological studies and mental health counseling. Dr. Pete is licensed by the state of New Jersey and New York to practice psychology. He has also been providing executive coaching to business professionals in many disciplines, but mainly finance, sport and athletics, and law. He approaches all of his work from a behavioral orientation, primarily of third wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is guided by the science. He creates an open dialogue about techniques and goals are set and evaluated regularly. It is his belief that brains need exercise for our minds to function at the optimal envisioned level. Dr. Pete has also studied eastern philosophy including Buddhism and Yoga which lead to his interest in the third wave cognitive and behavioral therapies, and he is a Zen teacher in the White Plum lineage installed by Robert Kennedy, Roshi. The focus on the work incorporates the pillars he developed for executive coaching: behavioral, holistic, strength-based, and wellness lens. It is a comprehensive process that integrates these four pillars.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Counseling And Wellness Institute
Gender
Male
Client Focus
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- Life Coaching
- Sports Performance
- Stress
Treatment Orientation
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
Modality
- Individuals
Education
- Seton Hall University, PhD in Counseling Psychology
- Seton Hall University, Master's in Counseling and Psychological Studies
- Seton Hall University, EdS in Mental Health Counseling
- Seton Hall University (Bachelor's)
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101Y00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Code: 103T00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Psychologist
Credentials
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
Counselor | 37PC00408200 Verify | NJ |
Practice Locations
450 7th St.
Ll5
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone Number: (866) 369-1090
Fax Number: (866) 369-2140
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