JP Legerski

JP Legerski is a Clinical Professor and NPCC Clinical Director at the Department of Psychology, University of North Dakota. He specializes in child psychopathology, memory development, and social-emotional development. His work focuses on trauma interventions, refugee youth mental health, and disaster response. Legerski received his Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Kansas (2010), with prior degrees from Brigham Young University (B.S., 2004) and a pre-doctoral internship at Boys Town (2010).

His research explores topics including post-traumatic stress in disaster survivors, cultural adaptations of evidence-based therapies, and burnout among behavioral health professionals. Notable contributions include studies on Bosnian war-affected youth and Hurricane Katrina evacuees. He teaches courses such as Clinical Practice, Child Psychopathology, and Advanced Individual Research.

Legerski's publications span academic journals and edited volumes, with emphasis on trauma treatment, diagnostic frameworks, and developmental psychology. His clinical work integrates mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioral approaches. He currently oversees graduate student training in UND's Clinical Psychology PhD Program.