UCS Welcomes New Counselor

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Hannah Kwon recently joined the University Counseling Services staff as a new in-person and virtual counselor.

Kwon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri. She earned her Master of Arts in social work from Ewha Womans University in South Korea in 2000 and her Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas in 2005, continuing her career as a social worker in the United States.

With more than 16 years of experience in social work across various settings, Kwon has dedicated her career to serving socioeconomically underrepresented individuals, empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency and providing financial social work support. She has also worked extensively with vulnerable children, ensuring their safety and emotional well-being and supporting young school-aged children through individual and small group interventions focused on anger management, anxiety management, resilience building and trauma recovery.

Kwon believes that every individual possesses inherent value and potential. Using a strengths-based and person-centered approach, she supports college students as they navigate their adjustment to campus life, foster independence, manage academic stress, address relationship challenges and identity exploration as well as process trauma. She collaborates with students to create a safe and supportive environment, promoting self-awareness, coping skills and personal growth. She is passionate about inclusivity and committed to supporting students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

To make an appointment call 660.785.4104, email ucs@cfmcares.com or stop by the UCS office during the business hours of 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday.
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