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Bree Yoo-Sun McLuen 청유선, 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

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Supervised by Melyssa Scott
License # 149.025549

About Bree:

Professional Background:

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • 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:
  • Bree works with individuals (ages 12+), couples, and families.

Specialized Populations:
  • Women

  • People of color

  • Immigrants and survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking

  • Individuals in the criminal justice system

  • Collegiate and elite-level athletes of color

  • Transnational and transracial adoptees

  • Elite-level and professional athletes or performance artists, particularly those navigating career transitions or athletic retirement.

Therapeutic Modalities:

  • Bree takes an eclectic approach, customizing her methods based on the client’s unique needs. Modalities include:

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Intersectional Feminist Theory

    • Adoption Competent Practices

Therapeutic Environment:

  • 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:

  • MSW in Leadership & Development in Social Services, Loyola University Chicago

  • VIISTA DOJ Full Accreditation in Immigration Law and Trial Advocacy, Villanova University

  • Certification in Trauma-Informed Advocacy in Legal Systems, Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Contact & Scheduling:

  • Clients can reach out directly to inquire about availability. Bree is dedicated to offering personalized care within a framework of mutual respect and support.

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