Marilyn Fitzpatrick

Marilyn Fitzpatrick is a Professor in the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology at McGill University, affiliated with the McGill Psychotherapy Process Research Group (MPPRG). She holds a Ph.D. and M.Ed. from McGill University, and a B.A. from the University of Toronto. Her academic focus spans psychotherapy process research, progress monitoring in clinical settings, and values clarification within therapeutic contexts.

Her research emphasizes client-therapist alliance dynamics, positive emotions in therapy, and multicultural competency development. Notable contributions include studies on transference in early psychotherapy sessions, mindfulness-based interventions for healthcare professionals, and barriers to progress monitoring adoption in clinical practice.

Publications span Canadian Psychology, Mindfulness, and Psychotherapy Research, with thematic trends in: (1) integrating quantitative and qualitative methods to understand therapeutic processes, (2) bridging research and clinical practice via outcome measurement, and (3) exploring resilience mechanisms in diverse populations.

While no specific grants or advising roles are listed, her work consistently addresses clinician training needs and systemic challenges in evidence-based practice. She contributes to the Faculty of Education's mission through teaching and research in counseling psychology and psychotherapy process methodologies.