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.     Â
