Specializations: Assessment and Treatment of Adolescent and Adult Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Mood Disorders 

Ms. McGavran earned her Masters degree in Social Work from Tulane University and became a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor by the Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners in 2013. She was the first person in the state of Louisiana to be awarded the prestigious certification of Eating Disorder Specialist by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) and additionally achieved the status of Consultant subsequent to that. 

Before joining the team at Pelts Kirkhart, Marian was a Program therapist on the Child and Adolescent Unit at River Oaks Psychiatric hospital here in New Orleans. She then joined the nationally renowned Eating Disorders Center there, being promoted to Program Director in 2006. Ms. McGavran remained in this role providing, assessment, treatment and education to many over the next 18 years and chose to pursue full time private practice 2021. Her inpatient hospital experience and part time private practice provided opportunities to: run groups, mentor and consult with other individuals in health and school settings, lecture nationally and give care to those afflicted with behavioral health issues. Her interests include: Relapse Prevention and Motivation Enhancement.