Her Story
About Eura
Eura Chun, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker and mental health therapist based in New York City, specializing in trauma-focused care with a holistic, person-centered approach. She began her professional journey in the creative arts, working as a teaching artist in New York City public schools across all five boroughs as well as in galleries and museums, including the New Museum in Manhattan. Her experiences in the museum environment, including conversations with therapists, along with her own experiences, inspired her transition into the mental health field. She subsequently pursued formal training in psychology and clinical social work.
Chun earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, with a focus on clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups. Her clinical experience includes a field placement with Harlem United and work with the CUNY Foster Youth College Success Initiative. She has also worked as a trauma-informed educator, developing individualized treatment plans, conducting comprehensive assessments, facilitating group therapy, helping clients navigate community resources, and applying person-centered, biopsychosocial, strength-based, and collaborative approaches to support client outcomes.
Chun’s professional philosophy is grounded in trauma-informed care, self-advocacy, compassion, mutual respect, integrity, and the dignity and potential of every individual. She emphasizes the importance of self-care in social work as a means of sustaining personal well-being and preventing burnout. Looking ahead, she is interested in continuing to develop her expertise in trauma-focused care and exploring opportunities involving trauma-informed creative arts therapy. She also plans to join the National Association of Social Workers and remains committed to learning, personal growth, and supporting individuals through compassionate, person-centered care.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Eura
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the support and encouragement I received from my parents throughout my childhood. They created a sense of safety and security while encouraging me to remain curious, inspired, and confident. Their integrity and encouragement gave me the courage to explore, learn, and pursue my goals while developing a strong sense of self.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have received is to remember that it can start and end with me. One of the first and most important relationships I have in my life is the relationship I have with myself, and that relationship influences all of my other relationships. I have learned that self-care is especially important in social work because it helps me maintain my well-being and avoid burnout while continuing to support others effectively.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this field is to advocate for themselves and actively connect with whatever support they need. Building the confidence to self-advocate is essential, as is recognizing how and where to find support when challenges arise. Social work can become overwhelming quickly, so it is important to understand that asking for help and seeking the right resources are strengths, not weaknesses.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the challenges in the field is the limited availability of continuing education opportunities and CEUs through some employers, along with economic challenges that can create instability within the profession. At the same time, there are opportunities to connect with organizations founded by therapists for therapists that provide continuing education and pathways toward private practice. There are also opportunities to pursue trauma-informed creative arts therapy certifications, which can expand the ways mental health professionals support their clients.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me are integrity, mutual respect, compassion, and recognizing the dignity and potential of every human being. These values closely align with the core principles of social work and guide how I approach both my professional relationships and my work with clients.
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