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Michael DeMarco PhD, LMHC, LMFT, NCC
Michael DeMarco Quick Facts
Main Areas: sexual identity, gender identity, sexual functioning, couples counseling, psychotherapyCareer Focus: clinician, speaker, adjunct professor
Affiliation: American Board of Sexologists, Community Healthcare Network
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed mental health counselor (State of New York), and board certified clinical sexologist, I work with individuals as well as couples dealing with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, communication, and sexual andgender identity issues, to name a few. In therapy, I use a style influenced by Albert Ellis called Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. In my work with couples, I use this style combined with Imago Therapy, developed by Harville Hendrix.
I also work with the public and media, and have done segments for MTV, VH1, HBO and SpikeTV. I have been quoted in Details and Esquire magazines, wrote a regularly featured column called "Head Case" in the newspaper Camp. I frequently speak on issues related to mental health and human sexuality at local schools, churches, community groups, and organizations. I also write a blog.
In 2009 I was elected president of the New York Mental Health Counselor's Association Metro Chapter as well as Member at Large of the New York Association for Marriage and Family Therapists. In 2011 I will be serving as Executive Director of Our Collective Mental Health, a new mental health and wellness not-for-profit.
Education & Professional Affiliations:
American Counseling Association (ACA)- Professional Member # 6276576
New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA)- Professional Member, Metro Chapter President (www.nymhcametro.org)
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)- Clinical Member #97642
New York Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (NYAMFT)- Clinical Member #97642
National Credentialing Academy (NCA)- Certified Family Therapist (CFT)
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (Formerly HBIGDA)- Clinical Member
Missouri State Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) License # 2006022129
New York State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) License # 136
New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) License # 2337
American Board of Sexology (ABS) Board Certified Clinical Sexologist- # 2657
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) - National Certified Counselor (NCC) # 211463
University of Missouri in Kansas City- BA French
Miami Institute of Psychology/Carlos Albizu University- MS Psychology
American Academy of Clinical Sexologists/Maimonides University- PhD Clinical Sexology
Dr. Michael DeMarco
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Michael DeMarco
Insight comes with collaborating with the therapist to find out why things are the way they are in our life and where those negative forces come from that make us feel and do the things we feel and do.
Change comes from applying that insight in ways that will aid in shifting the patterns which, although comfortable, keep us stagnant and cause us to feel suffering, pain and dissatisfaction with ourselves and the world around us.
Getting Started With Michael DeMarco
Sex therapy is appropriate for people of any age, gender, or sexual orientation, whether they seek it out as individuals, couples or as a group. Common reasons for seeking a sex therapist include orgasm difficulties, premature ejaculation, erection problems, desire discrepancies, pain, identity and orientation issues, inhibitions, medical problems affecting sex, unusual sexual desires or behaviors, or any issue related to sexual identity, expression, or function.
