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Dr. Peter Kanaris

Kanaris Psychological Services · Smithtown, NY

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  • “have known Dr. Peter Kanaris for more than 20 years and I can attest to both his character and professional competence. As a person he is a fine human being who is compassionate, conscientious, and caring. These personal traits help to make him an excellent clinician. He has been a leaders in the field of Sex Therapy for many years, and was an inspiration to me, a role model, and a mentor when I first began to develop my interest in the field. I refer to Dr. Kanaris without a moment's hesitation as I know that patients sent to him will receive the finest care available.”Read more

    “have known Dr. Peter Kanaris for more than 20 years and I can attest to both his character and professional competence. As a person he is a fine human being who is compassionate, conscientious, and caring. These personal traits help to make him an excellent clinician. He has been a leaders in the field of Sex Therapy for many years, and was an inspiration to me, a role model, and a mentor when I first began to develop my interest in the field. I refer to Dr. Kanaris without a moment's hesitation as I know that patients sent to him will receive the finest care available.”

    Dr. Eliezer Mayer, PSYDPsychologist, Clinical · New York, NYJanuary 4, 2019

  • “Dr. Kanaris is an excellent therapist and an expert in treating infidelity and intimacy issues. I highly recommend him.”

    Dr. Barbara Fontana, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · Shoreham, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “Thoughtful, professional,reliable and caring. Highly recommended.”

    Dr. June Feder, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · New York, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “Dr. Kanaris is an extraordinarily accomplished and effective psychologist. He is an extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and caring therapist; a consummate professional.”

    Dr. Sherry Henig, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · Plainview, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “Dr. Kanaris is a respected colleague with an outstanding regional and national reputation in geropsychology and in the field of sex therapy.”

    Dr. Paula Hartman-Stein, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · Kent, OHJanuary 2, 2019

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  • “Dr. Kanaris is a top notch clinician and a "go to" referral source for our patients who are in need of psychological services. Would recommend his practice without hesitation.”

    Dr. Edward Barnoski, PHDClinical Neuropsychologist · Patchogue, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “Dr, Kanaris is a kind, caring, and highly skilled professional. I have always gotten extremely positive feedback from anyone that I have referred to him. I have the highest regard for him.”

    Dr. Wendi Fischer, LMFTMarriage & Family Therapist · Sacramento, CAJanuary 2, 2019

  • “My colleague, Dr Kanaris, brings compassion, long experience, and considerable skill to those he serves. If you are under his care, you can be confident you are in good hands.”

    Dr. George H Northrup, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · New Hyde Park, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “I am clinical social worker who works with clients who have out of control sexual behaviors. I have been in consultation groups with Dr. Kanaris and have found him extremely competent and thoughtful in his understanding and approach to his work. I would not hesitate making a referral to Dr. Kanaris”

    Dr. Susan Mahler, LCSWCounselor, Mental Health · Larchmont, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “Dr Kanaris is a warm and dedicated colleague, one who is always concerned with his patients’ welfare. He is also very knowledgeable about the specialty area of sex therapy and makes sure to keep up to date with new developments in the field. I highly endorse him as a talented and expert psychologist.”Read more

    “Dr Kanaris is a warm and dedicated colleague, one who is always concerned with his patients’ welfare. He is also very knowledgeable about the specialty area of sex therapy and makes sure to keep up to date with new developments in the field. I highly endorse him as a talented and expert psychologist.”

    Dr. Leora Manischewitz, PSYDPsychologist, Clinical · New York, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “I have known Peter as a colleague for over 10 years. He is a clinician of great perceptiveness and judgement ,but just as importantly he, is a caring and generous person, always wanting the best for his patients. I have referred patients to Peter and will continue to do so.”

    Dr. Sharon G Nathan, PHDPsychologist, Health · New York, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “Dr. Kanaris is a pro. He is the psychologist other psychologist go to for mentorship. He has a warm and welcoming presence that is felt immediately when you meet him. As an expert who is extremely easy to connect with, I never hesitate to refer patients to him.”

    Dr. Andreas Michaelides, PHDPsychologist · Smithtown, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “I have known Dr. Kanaris for close to 20 years. He is an excellent clinician and educator. Thoughtful, insightful, and compassionate, I never hesitate to make a referral to him. He is a skilled and ethical practitioner. I am pleased to give him my highest recommendation!”

    Dr. Daniel Watter, EDDPsychologist, Clinical · Parsippany, NJJanuary 2, 2019

  • “I have known Dr. Kanaris personally and professionally for more years than I would like to admit. I have always found Dr. Kanaris to be a consummate professional who adheres to the highest standards in the field. He is empathetic, understanding and passionate about his patients. I refer all of my patients who are experiencing sex related difficulties to Dr. Kanaris.”Read more

    “I have known Dr. Kanaris personally and professionally for more years than I would like to admit. I have always found Dr. Kanaris to be a consummate professional who adheres to the highest standards in the field. He is empathetic, understanding and passionate about his patients. I refer all of my patients who are experiencing sex related difficulties to Dr. Kanaris.”

    Dr. Howard Gurr, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · Dix Hills, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “As a colleague and friend I have known Dr. Peter Kanaris for over 20 years. I have referred many patients to him, attended seminars he presented, and consulted with him on difficult cases. He is a truly outstanding psychologist: easy to relate to, accepting of where one is at and may want to be, totally kind and caring. In a word, I find him to be a Psychologist for All of Life’s Seasons, with a broad range of clinical expertise and a special focus on relationships and sexual problems.”Read more

    “As a colleague and friend I have known Dr. Peter Kanaris for over 20 years. I have referred many patients to him, attended seminars he presented, and consulted with him on difficult cases. He is a truly outstanding psychologist: easy to relate to, accepting of where one is at and may want to be, totally kind and caring. In a word, I find him to be a Psychologist for All of Life’s Seasons, with a broad range of clinical expertise and a special focus on relationships and sexual problems.”

    Dr. William Bennison, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · Port Jefferson, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “I have been a colleague of Dr. Kanaris for more than thirty years and have had the privilege of working with him on a range of professional and clinical issues. He has consistently demonstrated the highest level of professional competence and compassionate dedication in the care and treatment of his patients. I would recommend Dr. Kanaris without reservation.”Read more

    “I have been a colleague of Dr. Kanaris for more than thirty years and have had the privilege of working with him on a range of professional and clinical issues. He has consistently demonstrated the highest level of professional competence and compassionate dedication in the care and treatment of his patients. I would recommend Dr. Kanaris without reservation.”

    Dr. John McGarry, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · Holbrook, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “Absolutely top shelf clinical professional. Bright, knowledgeable, gifted, kind, responsive, genuinely cares about his patients. A leader in his profession and highly respected by his colleagues. Would not hesitate for a second to recommend family members to him.”

    Dr. Paul Moglia, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · Yonkers, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “I have known Dr. Kanaris for a number years and have had the opportunity to refer to him often. The feed back I have received has been consistently positive. Having served on national, state and local mental health associations Dr. Kanaris is well regarded among mental health professionals. He is considered by me and others as the “go to guy” because of his extensive knowledge base, competency and high ethical standards. I would recommend Dr. Peter Kanaris without hesitation.”Read more

    “I have known Dr. Kanaris for a number years and have had the opportunity to refer to him often. The feed back I have received has been consistently positive. Having served on national, state and local mental health associations Dr. Kanaris is well regarded among mental health professionals. He is considered by me and others as the “go to guy” because of his extensive knowledge base, competency and high ethical standards. I would recommend Dr. Peter Kanaris without hesitation.”

    Dr. Dan Berger, EDD, ABPPPsychologist · Stony Brook, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “I have known Dr. Kanaris as a colleague for many years. He is respected by the psychology professional community, received awards, and is the go-to referral for sexual problems and geriatrics. His contributions with which I am most familiar are in organizations, where he has outstandingly promoted community outreach. He was elected to the prestigious position of Council Representative to the American Psychological Association from the New York State Psychological Association. He chaired the American Psychological Association’s Public Education Committee for the New York State Psychological Association. For almost 20 years, he has been a Long Island community sponsor of my weekly TV program, “Dr. Carol Goldberg and Company.” In all of these capacities, he is highly reliable, committed to helping people, and knowledgeable.”Read more

    “I have known Dr. Kanaris as a colleague for many years. He is respected by the psychology professional community, received awards, and is the go-to referral for sexual problems and geriatrics. His contributions with which I am most familiar are in organizations, where he has outstandingly promoted community outreach. He was elected to the prestigious position of Council Representative to the American Psychological Association from the New York State Psychological Association. He chaired the American Psychological Association’s Public Education Committee for the New York State Psychological Association. For almost 20 years, he has been a Long Island community sponsor of my weekly TV program, “Dr. Carol Goldberg and Company.” In all of these capacities, he is highly reliable, committed to helping people, and knowledgeable.”

    Dr. Carol Goldberg, PHDPsychologist · Wantagh, NYJanuary 2, 2019

  • “I have known Dr. Kanaris for over 30 years. Dr. Kanaris is a highly respected psychologist both locally and nationally. He is a champion for the field of psychology and he has been intimately involved in educating the public about the benefits of psychological interventions. Dr. Kanaris has been providing ethical marital therapy and couples therapy for many years. In addition, Dr. Kanaris is the only psychologist I refer to for patients who need help with cyber infidelity, sexual addiction or out of control sexual behavior. I am happy to recommend Dr. Kanaris.”Read more

    “I have known Dr. Kanaris for over 30 years. Dr. Kanaris is a highly respected psychologist both locally and nationally. He is a champion for the field of psychology and he has been intimately involved in educating the public about the benefits of psychological interventions. Dr. Kanaris has been providing ethical marital therapy and couples therapy for many years. In addition, Dr. Kanaris is the only psychologist I refer to for patients who need help with cyber infidelity, sexual addiction or out of control sexual behavior. I am happy to recommend Dr. Kanaris.”

    Dr. Howard Gurr, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · Dix Hills, NYOctober 16, 2018

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Recognition history

4 awards

  • Top Doctor2019 · Psychologist
  • Top 100 Doctors2019 · Psychology
  • National Winner2019 · Psychology
  • City Winner2019 · Psychology · Smithtown

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