Marianna Kessimian
Marianna Kessimian
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Marianna Kessimian

Marianna Kessimian

Psychiatrist, MD
Rhode Island Not Accepting Online
Providence Not Accepting In-person
Updated October 21, 2020

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body dysmorphic disorder
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Trauma
  • Young adult behavioral health
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Professional statement

Dr. Marianna Kessimian is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist in Providence, RI. She received her MD from Boston University where she was also selected for the Gold Humanism in Medicine society as well as the Ruth J Hunter Johnson Prize for excellence in psychiatry. Dr. Kessimian completed her adult psychiatry training and child psychiatry fellowship at Brown University, where she served as chief resident. Previously, she was a staff psychiatrist at the Young Adult Behavioral Health clinic, and in this role was afforded the opportunity to work on campus at the Rhode Island School of Design providing psychiatric care to their students.

Dr. Kessimian has particular expertise in young adult behavioral health. She understands the complexities and demands that are specific to young adulthood and how to address these issues in a comprehensive and developmental appropriate treatment plan. She also specializes in eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder and other impulse control issues.

Message to clients

Modern life pulls us in many directions and at times we can feel off balance. It is at these times that self doubt and isolation can increase and our thoughts, moods and behaviors become difficult to understand and regulate.
If you or your child is struggling, let's start with a conversation. I am a reliable, responsible and accessible physician who can augment the work you are currently doing with a therapist with medication, or streamline your treatment with one appointment that will provide both services.
Working together, you can expect an individual tailored treatment plan that is evidence based and rooted in both biological and psychological sciences. I will provide a comfortable space where you can feel safe and vulnerable to talk about all the things that are important to you.

Specialties

Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks

Body dysmorphic disorder - Addressing any obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance.

Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms

Eating disorders - Including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, purging; not wanting to give up the eating disorder; feeling lonely but struggling to eat with friends

Trauma - Including dealing with past sexual assault, childhood trauma, environmental trauma (e.g. witnessing/experiencing violence), PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)

Young adult behavioral health - Navigating interpersonal, emotional, and behavioral transitions as an emerging adult and college student

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Marianna Kessimian is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Ongoing sessions: $250 (30min)
  • Initial session: $1000 (90-120min)
  • Medication management and therapy sessions: $500 (50min)
  • Medication management sessions: $250 (30min)

Location(s)

Providence practice
10 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI 02906
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Thu 2:00pm-8:00pm
  • Fri As needed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Rhode Island)
Not accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Thu 2:00Pm-8:00pm
  • Fri As needed
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Young Adult Behavioral Health Program at Rhode Island Hospital, Attending Psychiatrist
Rhode Island Hospital, College Mental Health Elective, Coordinator
Bradley Hospital, Brown University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Chief Resident
Butler Hospital, Brown University General Psychiatry Residency

Boston University School of Medicine, MD
George Washington University, BA

Languages

English

Client testimonials

"I see Dr. K and I LOVE her! She is always interested in talking about more than just medication. She is very easy to talk to and was extremely helpful when I was unable to see her for an appointment over the summer but still needed a medication refill. She was very responsive via email and phone. I would absolutely recommend her!"

- Brown University student • August 2015