Sung Jae Shin, LCSW

Sung Jae Shin is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He focuses on building confidence and practical coping skills. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what matters to each person. He creates a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions are collaborative - the person sets goals and he helps map steps toward them. He emphasizes small, achievable changes that add up over time. Shin uses approaches that break problems into manageable parts. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses. He also uses acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values and commit to actions that matter. Motivational interviewing is part of his toolkit for people who feel stuck or unsure about change. That method focuses on the person’s own reasons for change and builds momentum from there. The work is practical and paced to the individual. He has five years of professional experience working with mood and anxiety concerns, panic attacks, loneliness, and issues around guilt and shame. Sessions are offered in English and Korean. He accepts international clients and offers multiple online formats to fit busy lives.

Practical approaches for online change

Sung Jae Shin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT focuses on identifying patterns, trying different behaviors, and tracking what helps reduce anxiety or low mood. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters most and take committed steps toward those values. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while moving toward a meaningful life. Finding the right approach is a shared process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques as progress is made. The emphasis is on collaboration and practical next steps. Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial cues and have a deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a check-in fits a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still using CBT and ACT-based tools to address anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and motivation challenges.