Bachelor in Psychology magna cum laude, University West Florida, 1982. Bachelor in Philosophy magna cum laude, University West Florida, 1982. Master of Arts in Psychology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, 1983.
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, 1987.
Doctoral intern Baptist Hospital and Lakeview Center, Pensacola, Florida, 1985-1986. Resident Clinical Psychology Association, 1986-1988, clinical psychologist, 1988-1989. Founder, clinical psychologist, president, clinical director DeMaria and Associate, since 1989.
Founder, director Ontos: A Center for Being, since 2001. Therapist Counseling Center Point Park College, Pittsburgh, 1983-1984, Center Training and Research in Psychology Duquesne University, 1983-1986, instructor Psychology Department, 1983-1985, research assistant, 1983-1985. Faculty associate University West Florida, since 1985.
Consultant Adolescent Stress Center Baptist Hospital, Pensacola, 1985-1989, IMPACT Program, 1986-1988, Child Protection Team, 1986-1989. Consultant/expert witness State Attorney Office, Pensacola, Renascence Recovery Center, Anchorage Counseling Services, Community Drug & Alcohol Commission, Rivendale Hospital. Speaker in field.
Member Florida Legislation Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect Reports, 1988-1990. Member American Psychological Association, Society for Personality Assessment, Association for Play Therapy, Southeastern Psychological Association, Florida Psychological Association (treasurer since 1989), Psi Chi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Son of Francesco and Jacqueline (Campbell) democratic. Married Kathleen Jean Kies, July 4, 1982. 1 child, Danielle.
