Dr. Bruce Kerner, Psy.D., RYT
- He/Him
Practicing Imago since May, 1999.
Certifications
Imago Therapist
A Certified Imago Relationship Therapist is a licensed mental health professional trained in the Imago model to work with couples and individuals, using Imago techniques to foster deeper connection, empathy, and effective communication. This certification involves intensive coursework, supervised clinical practice, and mastery of Imago dialogue to support relational healing in clinical settings.
Advanced Imago Therapist
Imago Advanced Clinicians are experienced Imago therapists who have completed several advanced training courses, demonstrating higher-level expertise in Imago theory and practice. This certification reflects advanced clinical skills, commitment to ongoing professional growth, and the ability to work with complex relational issues.
Imago Consultant and Supervisor
Imago Consultants are seasoned professionals qualified to supervise and mentor other Imago therapists and clinicians. Their training focuses on consultation and supervision skills, using the Imago relational paradigm to provide guidance, leadership, and feedback to colleagues engaged in clinical and facilitator training.
- Race – White
- Gender – Man
- Sexuality – Gay
- Religion – Integral Yoga Tradition
- Languages Spoken – English
Helping couples to deepen their intimacy through safe connection using Imago Dialogue.
Creating a safe and holding environment for couples to explore their issues; no judgements or sides are taken.
As an Imago Therapist sessions are conducted using Couple’s Dialogue, where therapist facilitates Empathic Mirroring and Validation.
After initial consultation, most couples commit for 10 weekly sessions, then are able to continue on their own with bi-weekly or monthly support.
Dr. Kerner holds a Post-Doctoral Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy from N.Y.U.
Specialties & Expertise
- Affairs
- Grief
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Non-monogamy
- Obsessions and Compulsions
- Personality Disorders
- PTSD
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Social Anxiety
- Somatic Therapy
- Other
- Psychoanalysis and Yoga Therapy
