About Sung
Sung Jae Shin is a New York-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks English and Korean and draws on five years of clinical experience to offer steady support and practical tools. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what feels most pressing to the person in front of him. He encourages small, concrete steps that fit each person’s life and values. His work often addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and struggles with motivation or life direction.
He also helps people who experience panic attacks, mood instability, or social anxiety find ways to cope day to day. Conversations can include skills practice, thought work, and goal-setting tailored to each concern. Sung Jae uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to structure sessions.
He explains tools in straightforward terms and checks in to see what is or isn’t helpful. Therapy is presented as a collaborative effort rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Clients can expect options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to make contact easier.
He notes that change takes courage and offers steady guidance while people try new steps and build confidence.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and when someone feels unsure about what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce distress. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons for change and build motivation in small steps.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist reviews goals and preferences, tries relevant techniques, and adjusts the plan based on what the person finds helpful. This collaborative process means methods can be blended to meet specific needs rather than sticking to a single style.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work for brief check-ins, daily support, or when scheduling short conversations around work and family demands. These formats let people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between sessions.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English, Korean