No one wants to talk about problems in the bedroom, but sometimes they need to be addressed. Fortunately, the best sex therapist on Long Island is able to help in a professional and judgment-free manner, and can often rekindle the spark in a relationship. We bring you this year’s winners for Best Sex Therapist on Long Island
Long Islanders Voted Andrea M. Macari in Great Neck Best Sex Therapist on Long Island!
1. Andrea M. Macari, Ph.D.
1010 Northern Blvd.Ste,208, Great Neck. 516-816-1425 www.DrMacari.com
Dr. Andrea M. Macari is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor and nationally known media expert. A strong believer in disseminating psychological information to the public, Dr. Macari has appeared as an expert guest on over 100 radio and television programs. Trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dr. Macari specializes in the assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, sexual addictions, and relationship problems. Guided by both scientific research and extensive clinical experience, she provides “the gold standard” of treatment. This treatment approach couples empirically validated interventions with the most effective, time-tested sex therapy techniques. This approach is results-driven; clients tend to conquer their sexual problems and relationship challenges with higher success rates and within fewer sessions than other forms of therapy. The treatment is comprehensive; it typically includes psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, behavioral assignments, and anxiety-reduction techniques.
2. Dr. Peter S. Kanaris, PhD
496 Smithtown Bypass, Ste. 304, Smithtown. 631-979-2640
3. Mitchell L. Schare, PhD
11 Pinetree Ct., Commack. 516-769-7389
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did these individuals pay for this advertising? or if you are inclined to say that there was a demographic vote, what was the randomized sample? It seems to me that this is a marketing issue because individuals on long island do not vote for sex therapists– they would not who to vote for.
My ranking on google and other search engines is automatically high without any search optimization on my part. That should certainly qualify me for ranking in your “democratic” sample. Learn from the Egyptians. LOL
Dr. Pinhas
Hi Dr. Pinhas. The details of the nomination and voting process are here: http://bestof.longislandpress.com/2011/ – There is no paid inclusion, the Best Of program is purely based on public nomination and voting.
Interesting. I was the training supervisor at the Sexuality Center at LIJ for 20 years. I have written over 20 commercial books (not self-published!) on love and sex, my specialties, been awarded couple therapist of the year by a professional org I do not even belong to, I have a drawer full of thank you notes…and I was not even a candidate for mention?
I saw more sex cases in one year at LIJ than I imagine most psychologists will see in a lifetime. I’ve trained more sex therapists than I can recall. I am on the clinical faculty of 2 med schools. Is it that I am a slow learner? I think not, I graduated first in my doctoral class (Syracuse University).
Not that it matters, but since it is mentioned about one of the nominees above, I ‘ve done well over 500 radio shows, all the morning TV news shows twice (Today, GMA, etc), Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue (only guest for a full hour), Playboy cable radio numerous times, yada, yada.
Maybe I ought to get out there with the marketing types… -:)
Hi Joel
I would not get upset by this because this “Best of Long Island” is a marketing strategy that has little to do with one’s qualifications in the field. If you study the qualifications of most people who hold themselves out as sexual therapist, few are trained out of any sex therapy training programs. The pity is that there are few clinically based programs left in the country and none that have a psychoanalytic underpinning…. as if ALL sexual issues are remedied by behavior modification sex therapy homework. Basically I find two types of clinicians in the field– those that are fairly skilled in individual and couples therapy and those that have a rudimentary understanding of behavioral modification sex therapy techniques but little skill and technique in the process of therapy. The pity is that few clinicians are well trained in both areas, as you seem to be.
In spite of the editorial response from “Best of Long Island” about no paid inclusion, I wonder if any of the mentioned therapists might have some type of relationship with the long island press that gives them this edge in marketing. I still have a hard time wrapping my arms around the idea that random Nassau citizens “get out the vote” for sex therapists. It goes against common sense.
Dr. Joel and Dr. Valierie,
I find it amazing that either one of you would give a rats behind of what this says!
Keep doing what you do and… Who cares?
Now I know the scam. Maria, from the office of Long Island Press, called me today (10/27) and told me I was nominated for best sex therapist on Long Island.
Oops. After I passed on paying $240 I was no longer nominated. Talk about deceptive advertising–these folks are slick! Imagine what they could do if they put their talents toward an honest effort!
In mid Sept 2011, a marketing individual called me and told me that the Long Island Press was developing an “app” for the best sex therapists on long island and that I was nominated as one of the best out of fifteen best sex therapists. The app would cost me $240 to be included in their illustrious app list and a marketing rep would visit my office to “discuss” the details with me. Unfortunately, I had to cancel the “pitch” at the last minute due to a patient emergency…. I would have loved to confront this phony scheme. Joel, at last I too understand how one pays to become the best sex therapist on long island…feels like a little bit of prostitution where I am the “john” and the long island press is the sex worker….. Should this be legalized? LOL
Dr. Block -
With all due respect, your assertion is not correct. You are still a nominee in your category, as evidenced by the current balloting (http://vote.longislandpress.com/engine/YourSubmission.aspx?contestid=40961). We’re not sure why you would think otherwise, but feel free to contact us to discuss further.
To both you and Dr. Pinhas, for more information on the Best of LI APP that has been developed for the iPad and iPhone, please visit http://bestof.longislandpress.com/best-of-long-island-app.php – This will explain the APP in better detail. One does not pay to be the best, the nominees are chosen by the public, and only those nominated are eligible to be included in the directory APP.
Both of you, as nominees selected by the public, are eligible to be included, while those who did not make the top 15, are not. Of course, overall winners will be noted as such (once voting has ended), but all nominees can be listed. This APP will show consumers the top entrants in each category, as chosen by the public.
In any event, please feel free to contact us: bestofli@longislandpress.com and we can help work out any confusion.
Dear Anonymous,
Thank you for your response re the legitimacy of the Best of Long Island. My apologies if you felt insulted. However, in my view what you are doing is, at best, a popularity contest. Otherwise, what are the criteria for best? Some of the best people in all areas of life are not necessarily the most popular.
It is apparent this “contest” is going to be based, as all of these things are—witness the most gifted get voted off the various talent shows on TV—on getting out the votes. And that may have no relationship to “best” at all. Come on, in all fields, the arts (e.g.,Vincent van Gogh), politics (e.g, Lincoln) and just about every other field, the best were not popular and not thought well of until well after their death.
I consider myself extraordinarily fortunate to have had superior training, doctoral and postdoctoral, as well as brilliant colleagues to interact with, and I might add immodestly, I am blessed with natural ability in my chosen field. But I am a classic introvert. I prefer my own company and the company of only a few others compared to my more outgoing colleagues. Even the thought of asking someone to vote for me would give me a migraine!
Popularity is not even on my long list of aspirations. How will that impact the voting? Others, in various occupational categories, may have practically anyone cast a vote for them. Yet others, like me, will be tending to business. Presently, I am busy with my writing–my memoir just came out: Saving My Life: A Least Likely to Succeed Success Story and my newest sex book—Sexual Assertion for Women—is nearing completion.
Campaigning? Not on the agenda.
Joel