Hannah Kwon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri. Hannah joined the University Counseling Service team as a Professional Therapist in the Spring of 2025. 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. Hannah has completed specialized training in Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR Level 1), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Suicide Prevention.
With over 16 years of experience in social work across various settings- including non-profit organizations, Child Protective Services, and public schools - Hannah 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.
Hannah 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, and 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.
Hannah and her husband, Choongho, have been married for 25 years and have lived in the United States for 23 years. They recently moved to Kirksville for Choongho’s appointment as the lead pastor at Kirksville First United Methodist Church. They have two sons: Samuel, a senior at the University of Missouri, and Stephen, a freshman at Emory University. In her free time, Hannah enjoys cooking, walking in nature parks, visiting museums, and spending time with her family.