OFFERING VIRTUAL THERAPY UNTIL
SPRING 2025
We're excited to announce that we're taking a winter break! During this time, we'll be offering virtual therapy sessions until Spring 2025. We can't wait to continue supporting you and appreciate your understanding as we embrace this season. Feel free to reach out with any questions or schedule a session—we're here for you!
Bree Yoo-Sun McLuen ì²ìœ ì„ , MSW, LSW, representante acreditada por el DOJ
Trauma & PTSD, Adoption/Child Welfare, Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking, Sports Performance, Racial Identity, Women's Issues
"Love is an act of will, both an intention and an action."
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— bell hooks

Supervised by Melyssa Scott
License # 149.025549
About Bree:
Professional Background:
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Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with an MSW from Loyola University Chicago, specializing in Leadership & Development in Social Services. Bree is currently pursuing a PhD in Education & Spiritual Formation at Claremont School of Theology.
Teaching & Expertise:
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Instructor at Loyola University Chicago, where she teaches Social Welfare Policy & Community Advocacy in the graduate School of Social Work and Social Justice in the undergraduate Criminal Justice department.
Legal Advocacy:
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DOJ Accredited Representative with expertise in immigration law and advocacy. Bree has also completed Trial Advocacy through the VISTA program at Villanova University and holds a Certification in Trauma-Informed Advocacy in Legal Systems from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Therapeutic Approach & Areas of Specialization:
Client Focus:
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Bree works with individuals (ages 12+), couples, and families.
Specialized Populations:
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Women
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People of color
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Immigrants and survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking
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Individuals in the criminal justice system
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Collegiate and elite-level athletes of color
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Transnational and transracial adoptees
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Elite-level and professional athletes or performance artists, particularly those navigating career transitions or athletic retirement.
Therapeutic Modalities:
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Bree takes an eclectic approach, customizing her methods based on the client’s unique needs. Modalities include:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Narrative Therapy
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Intersectional Feminist Theory
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Adoption Competent Practices
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Therapeutic Environment:
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Bree is committed to fostering a safe, empathetic, and compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported, allowing them to heal and grow.
Education & Certifications:
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MSW in Leadership & Development in Social Services, Loyola University Chicago
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VIISTA DOJ Full Accreditation in Immigration Law and Trial Advocacy, Villanova University
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Certification in Trauma-Informed Advocacy in Legal Systems, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Contact & Scheduling:
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Clients can reach out directly to inquire about availability. Bree is dedicated to offering personalized care within a framework of mutual respect and support.