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Sung Jae Shin

Sung Jae Shin

LCSW

New York

Motivation-focused social worker helping people move forward

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 097784
Experience
5 years
Languages
English, Korean
Location
New York

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    • Practical skill building
    • Motivation and values
    • English and Korean

    About Sung

    Sung Jae Shin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and depression. He focuses on practical steps clients can take to feel steadier and more capable. Conversations are straightforward and centered on what matters to the person sitting in front of him.

    He uses approaches like Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide sessions. That means he helps clients clarify their values, notice unhelpful thinking patterns, and find motivation for change. Sessions often include small, doable practices to try between meetings.

    Sung has five years of professional experience working with issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. He aims to create an open space where feelings and thoughts can be shared without judgment. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

    He offers services in English and Korean and accepts international clients. Location is New York and he holds a New York LCSW credential. He encourages people to reach out when they feel ready to take a step toward a less stuck and more intentional life.

    In sessions he practices active listening and clear goal-setting. The focus is on building skills that fit daily life, improving communication, and reducing distress so people can move toward what matters to them.

  2. How these approaches work in online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find personal reasons to make changes and build internal motivation. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help someone say out loud what they want and why it matters.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It focuses on small actions that align with what a person cares about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then try methods that match those priorities. Sessions are collaborative and can be adjusted as things progress.

    The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, or choose quieter surroundings for focused conversation. It can also allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight or reduce the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage better.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English, Korean

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Sung Jae Shin commonly address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. He also focuses on panic attacks, social anxiety, loneliness, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear, practical steps. He listens, helps set goals, and recommends small exercises clients can try between meetings.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has five years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician. That background includes supporting people with mood and anxiety concerns.

    What credentials and location are on record?

    He holds a New York LCSW and practices from New York. Those are the professional details provided.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Korean. He also accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to know whether sessions are video, phone, or another format.

    How are session fees handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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