- ACT and CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- English and Korean
About Sung
Sung Jae Shin is an LCSW licensed in New York with five years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He also works with issues such as communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and social anxiety and phobia.
He favors straightforward conversation and practical steps in sessions. He uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and test new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is part of how he helps people find reasons to keep trying when change feels hard.
Sessions focus on what is getting in the way of daily life and what small, manageable changes could make things easier. He guides people through experiments and simple practices they can use between sessions. The emphasis is on short, clear goals and learning from what works in real situations.
His approach includes talking about the specific moments that cause stress, like public speaking or meeting new people. He helps people break down those situations into steps they can practice. Over time this can reduce avoidance and build more confidence in social settings.
He offers services in English and Korean and accepts international clients. Prospective clients use the site tools to match and book a first session, and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and feelings without getting carried away by them. Online work with ACT often focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that align with those values despite discomfort.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior into steps you can change. In virtual sessions this looks like identifying specific thoughts tied to social situations and trying brief behavioral experiments between meetings.
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. In an online meeting it is conversational and aimed at strengthening personal reasons to try new behaviors rather than pushing a preset plan.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and everyday life. The plan can shift as progress and obstacles appear.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Many people appreciate online options because they can save travel time, fit sessions into a workday break, avoid long commutes, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Discussing practical arrangements beforehand helps make the sessions easier to use alongside daily responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Korean
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, life changes, and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation and guided exercises. Sessions often include behavioral experiments and brief skills practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional practice as a licensed clinical social worker.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and provides services from that location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.