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Peter Kanaris Ph.D.
Peter Kanaris Quick Facts
Main Areas: SexualityCareer Focus: Psychologist
Affiliation: Northwell Health
Dr. Kanaris holds a doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology. He is a N.Y.S. licensed psychologist and the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists certifies him as a Diplomate of Sex Therapy. He is a graduate Post-Doctoral Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute in NYC where he served as a senior clinician, training supervisor and faculty member
Dr. Kanaris has served as the Public Education Campaign Coordinator for the New York State Psychological Association. He has been the featured guest on many live interviews and call-in television telecasts where he has discussed a variety of topics including relationships and sexuality. He has appeared on radio programs from San Francisco to Houston discussing various topics in sexuality and mental health.
Dr. Kanaris is also the co-host of an educational video series “Psychology and You.” He has been interviewed in numerous newspaper and national magazine columns and feature articles in the areas of family, parenting, adolescence, and sexuality. Dr. Kanaris has written for the Health Page for FHM (For Him Magazine) where he responded to questions on sexuality and intimacy. He has presented at the American and New York State Psychological Associations on Psychology and the Media: Educating the Public. He has published a paper in Professional Psychology: Research & Practice on this same topic.
As Clinical Director of Hewlett Consultation Center from 1981 through 1999, Dr. Kanaris’ responsibilities included psychotherapy, sex/marital counseling, adolescent counseling, coordination of clinical services, professional training and community education. Since 2000, Dr. Kanaris has directed the Sexual Diagnostic Program at his office in Smithtown, New York.
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Peter Kanaris
While we have no real control over life, I believe that we can have great influence. Learning to maximize that influence is the key to increasing our probabilities of success and ultimately happiness.
Getting Started With Peter Kanaris
My main areas of interest include providing ethical and scientifically informed treatment of problems in sexuality, intimacy and relationships. I also have a passon for providing public education through the media about the value of psychology in mind body health.
