Luann Robinson Hull, a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW) with a Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) and a doctorate in ministry (DMin), is uber-accomplished in her professions. Alongside being a social worker, Dr. Robinson Hull is the author of “Self Belonging: Embrace the Wisdom of Soul and Science and Live Your Best Life.” Released in 2022 by Hearn Publishing, the book uses Dr. Robinson Hull’s personal struggles to explore the subject of dependency in relationships. Drawing on her experience as a clinical social worker to help others cope with and overcome their mental and emotional challenges, Dr. Robinson Hull is proud to share her unique perspective, which is a blend of scientific and spiritual ideas designed to prompt others to achieve changes in their lives.
In 2020, Dr. Robinson Hull published her first book, titled “Happily Ever After… Right Now: Stop Searching for Mr. Right and Start Celebrating YOU,” which was selected as a top-10 candidate to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Released by Top Reads Publishing LLC, the book guides readers on how to explore their thoughts and behaviors. Containing exercises, questions, educational materials, and Dr. Robinson Hull’s unique blend of expertise, experience, and wit, the book aims to help readers transcend ingrained tendencies and achieve personal fulfillment and self-sufficient happiness. She is well-versed when it comes to integrating neuroscience into the practice of therapy, explaining that she helps patients take advantage of their latent neuroplasticity to change patterns of thought and action. Also, as an author, in 2012 Dr. Robinson Hull won in the spiritual category at the New England Book Festival.
A graduate of The University of Kansas, Dr. Robinson Hull was honored as the first in her class for her academic excellence and exemplary performance in her practicum. She began her academic journey at Stephens College, where she completed coursework before attending Millikin University and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in education. She then matriculated at The University of Kansas, where she earned her MSW in clinical social work in 1993 at the university’s School of Social Welfare. Openly spiritually, personally, and in her professional life, Dr. Robinson Hull concluded her education at the University of Creation Spirituality, where she earned her DMin. In addition to her degrees, she is a trained hospice volunteer.
Before venturing into writing and publishing her work for a popular audience, Dr. Robinson Hull garnered decades of experience as a social worker in multiple roles. Before founding her private psychotherapy practice, she worked on a treatment team in a hospital as a psychiatric social worker. Nowadays, she spends much of her time writing, researching, and reading. Still an active professional in her primary field, Dr. Robinson Hull also conducts workshops and leverages her research-based approach to empower others to find their own solutions. She attributes her success to her positive attitude and belief in the value of all her work. Dr. Robinson Hull also credits her innate resilience and inner strength, which has enabled her to remain steadfast in the pursuit of her goals.
Dr. Robinson Hull’s professional approaches have transformed throughout her career. Early in her practice, she focused on psychopathology, but in time, she found this conventional and limiting, driving her to seek a broader perspective. Ultimately, she came to incorporate more philosophical and spiritual elements into her work, and her pursuit of this new vector led her to study under Matthew Fox, a priest at the University of Creation Spirituality in California. Emerging from her education with fresh ideas, Dr. Robinson Hull melded spiritual and practical methodologies in a new holistic approach. Practices such as meditation and exercise began to become integral parts of her work as she transitioned her focus toward writing and conducting workshops. She has an ongoing, substantial impact in the mental health care field and continues to be a trailblazer. Dr. Robinson Hull takes particular pride in working to redirect the focus of her field from pathology to wellness.
