He endeavors to create an atmosphere of inquisitive reflection while fostering a sense of safety and commitment to the therapist-patient bond.
His practice is composed equally of heterosexual and LGBTQ patients and is split between individuals and couples.
Kerner has received post-graduate certification from the Psychotherapy Center for Gender and Sexuality and the Family and Couples Treatment Services divisions at ICP, where he is also on the faculty and teaches courses in sex therapy.
Kerner was born and raised in New York City, where he lives with his wife and two sons and their family dogs, Jitterbug and Oscar.
Kerner has been criticized by writer Samhita Mukhopadhyay for blaming second-wave feminism on undermining relationships, and poor advice on aggression.