Owen C. Kennedy, LPC · True North Psychotherapy Services
Finding your way back to yourself
Therapy is a space to slow down, be heard, and figure out what you actually need. I'm here to help you do that — without judgment, at your own pace.
You don't have to have it all figured out before you begin.
A lot of people wait until things feel "bad enough" to reach out. But therapy isn't only for crisis — it's a place to understand yourself better, process what's weighing on you, and build the life you actually want to live. Wherever you are right now is a perfectly valid place to start.
Areas of Support
What I can help with
Divorce & Grief
Navigating the pain of separation, loss, and rebuilding — at a pace that's right for you.
Trauma & PTSD
Specialized trauma processing and DBT in a space where you set the pace.
Anxiety & Depression
Evidence-based anxiety management alongside person-centered support for low mood.
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."
— Carl Rogers
Ready to take the first step?
Free 20-minute consultations — no commitment, no pressure.
About
Hi — I'm glad you're here.
I started True North Psychotherapy because I believe everyone deserves a space that feels genuinely safe — where they can be honest about what they're carrying, without worrying about being too much or not enough.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded. I don't think of therapy as fixing people, because people aren't broken. I think of it as a process of getting to know yourself better — and from there, finding a truer path forward.
Outside of the therapy room, I'm someone who loves long walks, strong coffee, and the kind of conversations that go somewhere unexpected.
My Approach
Three things that guide my work
Genuine curiosity
I'm interested in you as a whole person — not just the problem you bring in the door. Therapy works best when we understand the context of your life, not just the surface symptoms.
A collaborative process
You're the expert on your own experience. My role is to ask good questions, offer perspective, and walk alongside you — not to hand down answers from above.
No pressure to perform
You don't have to come in with the right words or know exactly what's wrong. Some of the best sessions start with "I don't really know where to begin."
Education & credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — State of Wisconsin
Master of Arts (Community Counseling) — Lakeland University, Madison · 2017
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) — University of Southern Queensland · 1988
Diploma of Sound Engineering — Brisbane School of Audio Engineering · 1989
Services
How I can support you
My practice is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy — the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I bring that foundation to every session, alongside specialized training in Anxiety Management, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Trauma Processing.
Specialty
Divorce & Relationship Breakdown
Divorce and separation are among the most painful experiences a person can go through — even when they're the right decision. I work with individuals navigating the emotional, practical, and identity-level upheaval that comes with the end of a relationship, including mixed family integration and co-parenting challenges.
Specialty
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma shapes how we see ourselves and the world, often in ways we don't fully recognize. Using evidence-based trauma processing approaches, I work at a pace that feels safe for you — building the resources and resilience to move through difficult experiences rather than around them.
Specialized training
I am specifically trained in Trauma Processing and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which provides practical tools for managing intense emotions and building distress tolerance.
Specialty
Grief & Loss
Grief doesn't follow a tidy timeline, and there's no right way to do it. Whether you've lost a person, a relationship, a version of yourself, or a life you expected — I offer a space to feel it fully and find your way through.
Specialty
Anxiety & Depression
Whether it's chronic worry, panic, low mood, or a sense that life has lost its colour — I'm trained in Anxiety Management and draw on CBT and Solution Focused Therapy alongside my person-centered foundation to help you build lasting, practical change.
Specialty
Growth Through Transitions
Life transitions — a career change, becoming a parent, moving countries, an existential crisis, a shift in identity — can be disorienting even when they're chosen. Therapy can help you get your bearings and move forward with intention.
Who I work with
A broad range of clients
I work with men, couples, families, young people, and individuals from diverse multicultural backgrounds and nations of origin. My experience spans a wide range of challenges: communication breakdown, cultural and gender bias, developmental issues, low self-esteem, coping strategy development, reality testing, substance abuse, sexual and intimacy concerns, and more.
My therapeutic approach
My practice is anchored in Person-Centered Therapy, with fluency in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. Whatever brings you in, we'll find an approach that actually fits you.
Fees & Insurance
Session options
I offer virtual sessions online — so you can get support from wherever you are, at your convenience. A free 20-minute consultation call is always the first step — it's a chance for you to ask questions and see if we're a good fit, with no obligation.
Insurance Accepted
Dean Health PlanQuartz
Individual Session (50 min)
$170
Out-of-pocket rate. Virtual sessions only. Insurance co-pays may apply if using Dean Health or Quartz — contact your insurer for details.
Free Consultation (20 min)
$0
A no-pressure intro call to see if we're a good fit.
Get in Touch
Let's start the conversation
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Fill in the form and I'll get back to you within one business day. There's no wrong thing to say — a few words about what's going on is plenty.
ckennedycounseling@gmail.com
(608) 352-8907
Madison, WI 53713 Virtual sessions only — serving clients across Wisconsin
Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm
Send me a message
This form is a general inquiry — please don't include sensitive personal information. If you're in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Thank you — I'll be in touch within one business day. Take good care of yourself in the meantime.
