Dr. Pete Kelly
Dr. Kelly is a Partner and Executive Director of Finance & Innovation at the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He holds a Clinical Professorship within the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa and is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Carleton University. Areas of clinical focus for Dr. Kelly include working with populations with unique needs including athletes, members of the Canadian Armed Forces as well as physicians and other health care providers. Dr. Kelly is also one of the few providers in Ontario providing cognitive-behavioural treatment for distress, anxiety and depression associated with tinnitus. Dr. Kelly hosts the highly rated podcast, Thoughts on Record which features a variety of guests from the worlds of clinical psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary psychology among others. He also provides supervision, consultation & training to students and in the community.
When Dr. Kelly’s waitlist is closed, work with his supervisees/consultees can be requested as an indirect means to work under his care. In person and on-line therapy is available
About Pete
Clinical Psychologist, Autonomous Practice; College of Psychologist of Ontario;
Postdoctoral Respecialization in Clinical Psychology. Fielding Graduate University (APA Accredited)
Ph.D. Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience), Carleton University, 2005
M.Sc. Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience), Carleton University, 2001
B.AH Psychology, Carleton University, 2000
Dr. Kelly’s practice (assessment, diagnosis, and treatment) is in the service of adult populations (age 18-65) within the following area of focus:
- Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar, Persistent Depressive Disorder)
- Adult ADHD (assessment)
- Anxiety (Social, Generalized, Panic, Health, Agoraphobia, Specific)
- Trauma/PTSD
- Distress, anxiety & depression from tinnitus
- Obsessive-Compulsive and related disorders (OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder)
- Grief/Loss
- Life Transitions
- Interpersonal/Relational goals
- Health & Lifestyle goals (Balance, Burn-out; Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise)
- Motivational work
- Existential & Meaning based work
Dr. Kelly incorporates an eclectic stance of varied therapeutic modalities based on a research-informed lens tailored to client needs.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
- Senate Medal – Carleton University (www.carleton.ca) (2005) – awarded to the top 3% of graduate students graduating that year
- Canadian Psychological Association (https://cpa.ca) – Certificate Of Academic Excellence (2005) N.A.
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) (https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/index_eng.asp) – PGS B (2002-2004)
- Carleton University – P.D. McCormack Award (2000-2004)
- Carleton University – Naida Waite Graduate Scholarship (2003-2004)
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) – PGS A (2000-2002)
- Canadian Psychological Association – Outstanding Thesis Award (2001) N.A.
- Carleton University – Nicholas P. Spanos Memorial Award (2001)
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) –
- Undergraduate Student Research Award (1999)
- Carleton University – Gerhard Herzberg Academic Scholarship (1998-1999)
- Carleton University – J. Lorne Gray Academic Scholarship (1997-1998)
- Undergraduate Dean’s List (1997 – 2000) N.A.
Dr Kelly is invested in life-long professional development as a personal and career-based value. The following are areas of training during and subsequent to his doctoral training.
Doctoral Training:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (Anxiety & Mood Disorders Program);
https://www.theroyal.ca/patient-care-information/clinics-services-programs/mood-and-anxiety
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (Geriatric Program);
https://www.theroyal.ca/patient-care-information/clinics-services-programs/geriatric-psychiatry
Ottawa Hospital (Department of Infectious Diseases)
https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/en/
Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre (Respiratory Unit)
Brockville Mental Health Centre (Elmgrove Service: Inpatient & Outpatient)
https://www.theroyal.ca/brockville
Additional Training:
via certified Seminars & Workshops: CBT for Health & Illness Anxiety & Somatic Somatic Symptom Disorder, CBT for Mood and Anxiety, Legal Issues in Consent, Documentation and Confidentiality for Health Care and Counselling Professionals, Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders, Motivational Interviewing for Anxiety and Depression, Schema Therapy: New Strategies for Challenging Clients, Working With OCD and Perfectionism, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia,
- Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Partner & Executive Director of Finance 05/2019 – Present
- Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Psychologist 09/2011 – Present
Host – Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the OICBT 01/2020 – Present - Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – DOT of Residency Program 09/2018 – 08/2021
- Royal Ottawa Health Care Group – Psychologist (Supervised Practice) (Anxiety Disorders Program) 10/2011 – 9/2012
- Royal Ottawa Health Care Group – Psychology Resident 09/2010 – 08/2011
Verywell Mind (formerly About.com) – Freelance Writer 09/2008 – 9/1/2012 - Carleton University – Sessional Lecturer 09/2003 – 04/2015
- University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research – Research Associate 09/2004 – 08/2010 (https://www.theroyal.ca/research)
- Carleton University – Teaching Assistant 09/2001 – 12/2004
- Carleton University – Research Assistant 05/2000 – 08/2001
Invited Lectures & Workshops:
Kelly, O. Stepped Care – The New Gold Standard in Psychotherapy. OTIP Long-Term Disability Conference. Sept, 2023
Azad, A., Kelly, O., & Sullivan P. Reducing Opioid Dependency via Your Benefit Plans. Canadian Health and Wellness Innovations Conference. Feb. 2023
Kelly, O. Mental Health Awareness & COVID-19. OFIC Public Lecture. December, 2020
Kelly, O. Shifting the Narrative Around Mental Health. OTIP Professional Development Day, Nov. 2020
Kelly, O. Mythology & Misinformation in Mental Health. Cubic Health Inc. Forum. April, 2020
Kelly, O., Dalton, C. Introduction to CBT for Health Professional – Part 1. Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (offered bi-annually since 2017 to present)
Kelly, O., Dalton, C. Introduction to CBT for Health Professional – Part 2. Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (offered bi-annually since 2018 to present)
Kelly, O. Keynote Address: Stress and Coping. Carleton University Psychology Day. October, 2018
Kelly, O. Coping With Stress. Action Physio Plus. February 2018
Kelly, O. Anxiety Disorders: Information for Clients, Friends and Family. Royal Ottawa Health Care Group. May, 2017
Kelly, O. Dalton C., Ballen, N Emotion Regulation for Transitional Aged Youth. Royal Ottawa Health Care Group/Champlain LIHN. January/March 2017
Kelly, O., Laywers and Depression. Optimizing Performance. Bennet Jones LLP. March, 2016
Kelly, O. Coping Effectively with Stress, Stressful Events and Symptoms of Depression. Invited Workshop. Royal Ottawa Health Care Group. Mood Disorders Program Education Group. June, 2010.
Kelly, O. Coping Effectively with Stress, Stressful Events and Symptoms of Depression. Invited Workshop. Royal Ottawa Health Care Group. Mood Disorders Program Education Group. January, 2010.
Kelly, O. Working With Automatic Thoughts in Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Invited Workshop. Royal Ottawa Health Care Group. Psychiatry Resident Seminar Series. December, 2010.
Kelly, O. The Use of Structured Clinical Interviews and Diagnostic Tools in Research Settings. Invited lecture: Carleton University. September, 2009
Kelly, O. Mood Disorders. Invited lecture: Carleton University. March, 2009
Kelly, O. Coping and Well-Being. Invited lecture. Young Researchers Forum (ROHMC). October, 2008
Kelly, O. Coping with Stress. Invited lecture: Carlington Community Health Centre. May, 2008
Kelly, O. Workplace Stress and Mental Health. Workshop sponsored by SurePrint Canada. October, 2006
Kelly, O. Workplace Stress and Mental Health. Workshop sponsored by Adecco Canada. July, 2006
Kelly, O. An Introduction to Univariate and Multivariate statistics. Workshop sponsored by University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research. January & February, 2006
Kelly, O. An introduction to SPSS. Workshop sponsored by University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research. November, 2005.
Kelly, O. Stress, Coping and Appraisal. Invited lecture: Carleton University. March, 2005
Kelly, O. Personality and Neuroscience. Invited lecture: Carleton University. February, 2005
Kelly, O. Psychoneuroimmunology. Invited lecture: Carleton University. October, 2004