Meet Dr. Kerzner
Professional Activities & Community Involvement
Early in my career, my work integrated research, teaching, and clinical practice. With time, a deepening commitment to supporting individuals' growth and healing led me to shift my attention more exclusively to clinical work. Now, the majority of my time is devoted to my psychotherapy practice. With a dedication to providing services of the highest professional standards, I continue to stay abreast of the latest psychological research, consult with world-renowned leaders and experienced local colleagues to ensure my practice remains informed and evidence-based.
A value of service to others has led to my involvement in a variety of community activities. Serving on Boards of Directors, working as consulting psychologist for the National Arts Centre’s Young Artists Program, and presenting workshops for professional and community groups have afforded me opportunities to amplify my impact on, and reinforce my commitment to, the mental health and well-being of those in my community.
When I'm not in the office, you may see me running or cycling along one of Ottawa’s many beautiful trails.
Background & Training
Dr. Kerzner graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from McGill University. As a graduate student she won the prestigious Medical Research Council Studentship Award to conduct research in the treatment of eating disorders. She obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology from Carleton University.
Following her clinical psychology training at the Queensway Carleton Hospital Department of Psychiatry, Dr. Kerzner registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She then launched her clinical practice in 2000.
Dr. Kerzner has worked extensively in specialized eating disorder programs, including those at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, the Regional Centre for the Treatment of Eating Disorders in Ottawa, and the Douglas Hospital Eating Disorder Program in Montreal. She was employed at the Eating Disorder Clinic at the former Ottawa Civic Hospital, one of the first eating disorder clinics in the country.
Dr. Kerzner gained experience in the field of perinatal psychology while employed at the Ottawa Hospital Perinatal Unit. There, she worked with women dealing with fertility challenges, high-risk pregnancies and perinatal loss.
Under the Direction of Dr. Brenda Saxe, Dr. Kerzner worked at the Centre for treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma.
Additional professional training was undertaken in the area of sport & performance psychology including with Dr. Jack Leysk and Dr. Kate Hayes, both of whom have been pioneers in the field of sport & performance psychology.