Education & Credentials

Dr. Marilyn Champagne is an accomplished pediatric psychiatrist with subspecialty expertise in infant and preschool psychiatry. She earned her medical degree from McGill University, then went on to complete her residency in Psychiatry at the University of Ottawa, followed by subspecialty Fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her fellowship included specialized rotations in perinatal psychiatry, infant psychiatry, and developmental pediatrics, giving her a strong foundation in the earliest stages of child development.

She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), holding dual certification in Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Champagne holds full medical licensure in both British Columbia and Quebec and is a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC). In addition, she has completed certifications as a Circle of Security parenting group facilitator, a children’s yoga instructor, and an infant massage instructor.

Training & Experiences

Throughout her career, Dr. Champagne has dedicated herself to supporting young children and their families with compassion, expertise, and evidence-based care. She spent six years working in the Early Childhood Mental Health Program at Richmond Hospital in British Columbia, where she supported infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and their caregivers with a range of assessments and therapeutic interventions. She also served as a Qualified Specialist with the BC Autism Assessment Network (BCAAN) at SunnyHill, where she is trusted to provide comprehensive autism evaluations for children under the age of six.

Her broad training allows her to draw from multiple therapeutic approaches, including parent-child psychotherapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family and play therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and attachment-focused models. She is especially passionate about helping caregivers strengthen relationships with their children and believes in the power of early intervention to foster resilience and healthy development.

Current Work

Dr. Champagne is proud to be part of the Elevate Psychotherapy and Wellness Clinic, where she provides compassionate psychiatric care and conducts autism spectrum disorder assessments for children ages 18 months to 4 years. These autism evaluations are fully covered by RAMQ, helping families access early developmental supports during the most critical years of their child’s growth.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Champagne is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at both the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. She is deeply committed to teaching the next generation of psychiatrists, supervising medical students and residents, and has held several leadership roles in medical education. She also serves as a Peer Assessor for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, contributing her expertise to upholding the quality of psychiatric care in the province.

Beyond her clinical and academic commitments, Dr. Champagne is a sought-after speaker and writer. She presents on topics such as early childhood mental health, attachment, psychiatric career development, and physician wellness. She also brings innovation to medical education through her role as an AI Medical Expert Tutor with Outlier and Mercor Intelligence.

Above all, Dr. Champagne is dedicated to helping children and families thrive. Her warmth, deep expertise, and holistic approach to care ensure that every child she works with is supported not only by her clinical skills but also by her genuine commitment to their wellbeing.