Member and Approved Supervisor, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Member, American Academy of Family Therapy, PAIRS Master Teacher, Mentor, Trainer, a PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor and Seminar Director, a PREP Couples Communication Instructor, an Advisory Board Member to CMCFE and Steering Committee Coordinator for the Greater Philadelphia Healthy Marriage Coalition.

Dr. Rita DeMaria is a member of Council for Relationships in Philadelphia and director of its PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Skills) Program. Her offices are in Spring House and Wynnewood. A marriage and family therapist since 1974, Dr. DeMaria's practice specializes in marriage education, counseling, enrichment, divorce prevention and premarital assessment and counseling. In addition to counseling and teaching PAIRS, Dr. DeMaria also offers PREPARE/ENRICH assessments, anger management and sex education and therapy sessions. Dr. DeMaria has also created the Loving For Life program for couples who are looking for advanced training and support to create a dynamic, loving relationship.