Marna Clowney-Robinson, MSW, LLMSW, MLIS
Therapist
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Language(s): English
Insurances Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Complete, Meridian, & Washtenaw Health Plan.
As a limited licensed mental health provider, Marna is unable to see clients with Blue Care Network.
Marna’s clinical work is under the supervision of Elizabeth González, LMSW.
Education & Training:
MSW, University of Michigan School of Social Work
MLIS, Wayne State University School of Information Science
Professional Interests: Marna has experience with case management working with homeless individuals in a nonprofit setting; and has co-facilitated support groups for eating disorders, substance abuse, and safe space dialogues. Marna specializes in identity issues, eating disorders, trauma issues, and mixed race identity issues. Current projects include identifying strategies for multicultural community-based research and practice, multicultural education for social work practice, and identifying effective methods for learning about social justice.
Approach to Therapy: Marna utilizes evidence-based therapies such as; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Modified Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy. Marna's therapeutic approach is to provide support and feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
Selected Professional Experiences: Marna has lectured on the topic, "African-Americans and Eating Disorders" at Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan in 2009, 2011, and 2017. She has also presented at the 2005 National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders on the topic, “Internet-based chat support groups for eating disorders." Marna has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR) discussing issues related to eating disorders in marginalized populations and has extensive lecture experience on this issue.