Not all people who come to therapy have symptoms that are a concern. Some come into therapy in order to have a safe place to process a life event such as death or divorce, illness, or retirement. Regardless of your concerns, therapy is a process that may help you find greater balance in your life, helping you feel more alive and authentic. In developing different coping strategies and resolving past and present issues, people often find new meanings and new personal narratives that can better support them in their life journey.

I work with the following issues:

• Eating Disorders
• Eating and Body Image Issues
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Couples Therapy
• Female Midlife Transitions
• Loss and Grief
• Childhood Sexual Abuse
• Parenting
• Stress Management and Burnout

I have a special interest in and several years of experience working with Eating Disorders/Eating and Body Image Issues with individuals of all ages.

BACKGROUND AND CREDENTIALS

My work as a Psychologist reflects a holistic multidimensional approach to healing. My education at Gonzaga University was based on Humanistic, Client Centered theories of psychology; my education at Pacifica Graduate Institute was based on Jungian Psychology and Analytic theory. My training since then has included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Relational Psychology, Dreamtending, and Depth Psychology.

I received my education at the University of Alberta, York University, Gonzaga University, Pacifica Graduate Institute and The Stone Centre at the University of Wellesley.

My degrees include:

• Honours Arts Degree
• Bachelor of Education
• Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Depth Psychology.

I have also have attended numerous workshops both locally and abroad. Recent seminars include “A Rich Tapestry: Mid-Life and Beyond” held in Killarney, Ireland by the New York Center of Jungian Studies,“Greek Mythology”, held in the Greek Islands with author Christine Downing, and conferences in Assisi, Italy and Rome and Florence with various Jungian authors and analysts. I have also attended several local conferences on treating Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety and Trauma.

I am a member of the College of Psychologists of British Columbia and the College of Alberta Psychologists.

In addition to working with individuals and couples, I lecture in the United States and Canada and provide workshops on Body Image and Female Midlife issues. 

FEES

I charge $225.00 per session for individuals and $280.00 for couples and families. At the end of the session, I ask that clients provide payment using cash or cheque. I issue a receipt with my registration number.

Extended Health Care Plans

Most Extended Health Care plans cover from $300.00-$1000.00 for psychotherapy. The Human Resources Department at your place of business or a family member’s place of business will be able to tell you how much coverage you have and will provide you with the information you need in order to submit receipts for psychotherapy.

Short and Long Term Disability

Some insurance companies will cover some or all of the costs for psychotherapy if requested to do so by the client.

Referral Process
Clients may be self-referred or be referred by their physician.   

CONTACT

Dr. Marianne Kimmitt, Registered Psychologist (#01479)

Telephone: 250-882-7048
Fax: 250-381-7048
Email: kimmittv@telus.net

Setting Up an Appointment

If you would like to schedule a session or if you’d like more information, please give me a call at 250-882-7048 and leave me a message. My voicemail is private, so any personal information you leave will be confidential. Just be sure to include:

• Your name
• Your telephone number; and
• The best times for me to return your call.

You can also contact me via e-mail at kimmittv@telus.net