Services for:
ADHD - Executive Skill Building
Burnout and Depression
Social Anxiety
Complex Trauma
Nick Kenny
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA
Understand what's keeping you stuck. Discover what can change.
Tired of waiting for change? Looking for a new way to understand yourself, change your habits, manage your anxiety, or improve your relationships? Maybe you know what you should be doing, but you keep ending up in the same place.
Sometimes, difficulties like ADHD are related to differences in how we're wired or skills that haven't fully developed, where education, practical strategies, and habit formation can make a meaningful difference.
Other times, we may be avoiding emotions connected to loss, disappointment, or changes in expectations, and need space to acknowledge and work through those experiences. Complex trauma can shape how we see ourselves, what we expect from others, and how we respond to situations that feel threatening or emotionally vulnerable.
Anxiety and depression can also develop around patterns of anticipation, avoidance, self-criticism, or disconnection that are difficult to recognize and change on our own. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, unhealthy relationship dynamics, or adjusting to changes in your life, we can work to understand what's happening beneath the surface, what can be accepted or changed, and what we can reasonably ask of ourselves and others.
Underlying Philosophy
You can't leave somewhere you haven't arrived at yet. Being willing to explore difficult emotional experiences can help us develop greater tolerance, understanding, perspective, and flexibility. Sometimes we discover that an emotion needs to be experienced and understood. Other times, we discover that we need to approach a situation differently or develop new skills.
Our comfort zone is protective, but limiting. We need to look to the past for understanding, but ultimately focus on what we can do in the present to shape our future. When we learn to make room for our present struggles while taking steps toward the life we want, we create the possibility for meaningful and lasting change.
"The world is full of bends, so if you didn't have any twists in you, you'd never fit in."
-Sir Terry Pratchett
Free consultation
This is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy and ask any questions you might have about me, the therapeutic process, and the billing or admin side of things.
15-20 min
Free
Individual Therapy
We work together to help you gain a better understanding of yourself and reach your goals. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all; it will be tailored to who you are and what you need along the way.
50-60 min
I offer flexible fee options. Please don't hesitate to inquire about a fee that you are comfortable with.
The standard fee is $170 per session
Virtual and in person sessions
I understand how convenient virtual therapy is and am glad to provide it to people all over Ontario! Please let me know if you have any technical needs or questions.
My office is located at 563 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON.
Please see the contact page for more information.
Payment and insurance
I accept payment through credit card or e-transfer, and will process the payment immediately following our session. You are then provided with an invoice and receipt for your insurance provider.
While psychotherapy and myself are covered by most major insurance companies, I recommend you connect with your insurance provider to ensure you are covered.