Dr. Demaray is a psychological assessment supervisor with LivingRite. She provides oversight and supervision to postdoctoral fellows and licensed clinical psychologists conducting psychological assessment services.

About Me

I was raised in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and attended the University of Wisconsin, where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 1992. I remained at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to complete both my Master’s degree (1994) and doctoral degree (1998) in Educational Psychology with a specialization in School Psychology. Following graduate training, I completed an internship in Behavioral Pediatrics at the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. After completing my internship, I completed postdoctoral supervision hours through the NIU Psychological Services Center and local schools to obtain licensure as a Clinical Psychologist. In addition, I hold an Illinois license in School Psychology.

I also currently serve as a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Northern Illinois University, where I have been a faculty member for over 28 years. I enjoy training future psychologists, mentoring graduate students, and conducting research. My research at NIU focuses on bullying and victimization in schools, including bystander behavior and cyberbullying. I have also conducted research on social support in the lives of youth and its relationship to academic, behavioral, and mental health outcomes. In recognition of my scholarship, I was named an NIU Presidential Research Professor in 2017 and was appointed a Board of Trustees Professor in 2023.

Areas of Specialty

School Psychology

I have expertise in consulting and working with schools regarding assessment and intervention needs for students.

Psychological Assessment

I have extensive experience teaching graduate-level assessment courses for school and clinical psychology students, including cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional assessment. 

My experience also includes conducting assessment related to Specific Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and mental health concerns in children and adolescents.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

I have worked in an ADHD Assessment Clinic and have expertise in both the assessment and intervention of ADHD across childhood and adolescence.