Sung Jae Shin

Sung Jae Shin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of professional experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Korean and are suited to adults who feel stuck or unsure about next steps in work or life.

He uses clear, action-focused methods to help clients name what matters and test practical changes. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, and Motivational Interviewing to build momentum for small steps. Conversations center on real situations and doable experiments, not abstract theory.

Shin pays attention to communication patterns and the everyday habits that keep people feeling stuck. He also addresses guilt, shame, isolation, panic symptoms, and social anxiety when these get in the way of choices. Sessions typically involve identifying one or two concrete targets and trying small behavior changes between meetings.

He encourages straightforward talk about setbacks and adjustments to plans as needed. The work aims to make decisions and actions easier, not to promise a single right answer. Practical problem-solving and short-term skills are combined with longer-term values-based planning.

To begin, people use a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription-based payment model can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small actions that align with those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, which can help when life feels directionless.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. CBT often uses short experiments and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on resolving ambivalence and finding personal reasons to change. It is useful for people who want momentum but feel unsure about what step to take next.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help sessions become a manageable part of everyday life without promising a particular result.