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Degree(s):
PhD
License(s): 006658 - NY
Company:
Kanaris Psychological Services, P.C.
Position:
Director
496 Smithtown By Pass
Suite 304
Smithtown, New York 11787
Phone: (631) 979-2640
Fax: (631) 979-2684
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Email:
drpit1@aol.com
Website:
http://www.athealth.com/PeterKanaris.cfm
http://hometown.aol.com/drpit1/myhomepage/index.html
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Specialties or Interests:
Communications
Divorce/Dissolution
Gay Lesbian
Gender Identity Disorder
Geriatrics
Infidelity
Men's Issues
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Sexual Dysfunction
Stress
Independent Psychological Forensic Evaluations
Service Categories:
Therapy
Consultation
Forensics
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Therapeutic Orientation:
Cognitive-Behavioral
Solution-Focussed
Social Constuctionist
Interpersonal
Therapy Type:
Individual
Couples
Family
Treatment Age(s):
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric
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General Comments:
Dr. Kanaris holds a doctorate in Clinical/School Psychology. He is a N.Y.S. licensed psychologist and the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists certifies him as a sex therapist. He is a graduate Post-Doctoral Fellow of the Institute of Rational Emotive Therapy in NYC where he served as a senior clinician, training supervisor and faculty member. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties with forensic specialty in family, marital and domestic relations granted by the American College of Forensic Examiners.
Dr. Kanaris currently serves as the Public Education Campaign Coordinator for Suffolk County Psychological Association. In this capacity, he has been the featured guest on many live interviews and call-in Cablevision telecasts where he has discussed a variety of topics including relationships and sexuality. He has commented on breaking news on News 12 Long Island involving a Columbia University sexuality study. 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 columns and feature articles in the areas of family, parenting, adolescence, and sexuality in periodicals such as Newsday and Glamour Magazine. Dr. Kanaris has written for the Health Page for FHM (For Him Magazine) where he responded to questions on sexuality and intimacy.Dr. Kanaris has been interviewed in numerous webzine articles including Healthgate.com and Healthscoutnews. He was interviewed in Newsday regarding the local response to the tragedy at Columbine High Schooland on New York WB11 News in reaction to 9/11. He has presented at the New York State Psychological Association on Psychology and the Media: Educating the Public.
As Clinical Director of Hewlett Consultation Center from 1981 through 1999, Dr. Kanaris’ responsibilities included psychotherapy, sex/marital counseling, adolescent counseling, and coordination of clinical services, professional training and community education. Dr. Kanaris directs the Sexual Diagnostic Program at his office in Smithtown, Long Island since January 1998. In addition to clinical practice, he consults for health facilities in geriatrics and conducts forensic independent psychological evaluations.
Dr. Kanaris is a resident of Long Island, NY.
Professional Organizations/Affiliations:
American Psychological Association
Suffolk County Psychological Assoc., Director of Public Education
American Assoc. of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
American College of Forensic Examiners
International Society for Mental Health Online
Who's Who in Mental Health on the Web
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Gender:
Male
In Practice Since:
1981
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Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Accept Medicare:
Yes
Accept Medicaid:
Yes
Psychological Testing:
Yes
Hospital Privileges:
Yes
Bill Insurance:
Yes
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