About Dr. DeMaria
Author of peer-reviewed papers, presenter at professional conferences, and frequent contributor to media publications.
Training & Experience
Professional Experience
- Over 15 years psychotherapy experience
- Mount Sinai Independent Practice Association
In-network UMR Top Tier therapist - Fmr. Professor of Psychiatry,
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Fmr. Director of Adult Ambulatory Psychiatry,
Mount Sinai Morningside & West Hospitals - Fmr. Associate Director of Adult Psychology Training and Education,
Mount Sinai Morningside & West Hospitals - Fmr. Supervising Psychologist,
Mount Sinai West, CITPD
Clinical Training
- Post Doctoral Fellowship:
Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders (CITPD)
Mount Sinai West Hospital - Pre Doctoral APA Internship:
NYU-Bellevue Hospital Center - Training Sites:
- New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute
- Beth Israel Medical Center
- Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital
- Bronx Lebanon Hospital
- South Beach Psychiatric Center
- The New School Counseling Center
Education and Certifications
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
The New School for Social Research - M.A. in Psychology
The New School for Social Research - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Clinical Trauma Professional
- ICF Coaching Training
Approach to Treatment
I integrate several evidence-based frameworks according to what each person needs:
1. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Understanding how relationships, the past, and unconscious motivations shape present difficulties, so self-defeating patterns can be changed.
2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Practical tools for changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns.
3. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
4. Mindfulness- and Mentalization-based practices
Increasing awareness, self-reflection, and the capacity to understand one’s own and others’ minds.
Licenses & Certifications
New York License
Licensed Psychologist
New Jersey License
Licensed Psychologist
PSYPACT
Authority to practice interjurisdictional telehealth in participating states.