About · Brooklyn and NYC
Frances Jin, LMHC: Psychodynamic and Relational Therapist in Brooklyn
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with individuals and couples in Downtown Brooklyn, Greenpoint and online across New York State. Before therapy I spent over a decade in the corporate and tech worlds, and much of my practice is with high-achieving professionals and with first and second-generation Americans.
A little about me
Hi, I’m Frances.
I believe that all people are resilient, adaptive, and capable of change, even in moments when they feel stuck or disconnected in their lives.
I work with adults and couples going through life transitions, in periods of acute stress, or those who are interested in gaining insight into how to live more genuine, authentic lives.
I recognize that in this moment of growing injustice and diminishing structural support, people are now doubly tasked with finding their way through life. I’m interested in working with those who struggle to manage their own or others’ high expectations in uncertain times, and who are seeking more connection in their relationships with others and with themselves.
I especially enjoy working with first and second generation Americans, and others who navigate intersecting and conflicting identities and sets of values.
I believe strongly in people's abilities to create the lives they want for themselves. Before becoming a therapist, I spend a decade building a career in the corporate and tech worlds, earned my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College, and my Bachelor's from Harvard University.
I believe strongly in people’s ability to create the lives they want for themselves.
My approach to therapy
How I Work: Psychodynamic & Relational
I approach therapy from a psychodynamic lens, which means that I believe there is value not just in understanding what your symptoms are today, but also how they came to be: whether they are ways we learned to adapt in situations that no longer exist; whether they are how we act in response to a feeling we aren’t even aware we are experiencing. We’ll work together to uncover some of the “why” underneath the “what”, to provide real, lasting, embodied change.
We’ll also work relationally, which essentially means I believe that trusting, engaged, meaningful relationships–including between therapist and client–are fundamental parts of how we grow and heal.
Psychodyanmic therapy is an investment in yourself, and you are worth more than a quick fix. I see clients on a weekly basis, and I often tell those looking to start to consider therapy as at least a year-long investment.
Credentials
Education and Training
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State.
- Psychoanalytic supervision for 3 years
- Member of The Asian American Center for Psychoanalysis
- Case Seminar Conference, The Asian American Center for Psychoanalysis
- Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples from NYCEFT
- MSEd in Mental Health Counseling, Hunter College
- BA in Economics and Chemistry, Harvard University
Where we meet
Where I Practice in Brooklyn
I see clients in person at two Brooklyn offices and online across New York State.
Downtown Brooklyn
Mondays and Tuesdays
26 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11242. Close to Borough Hall, Brooklyn Heights, and many neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan via the 2/3/4/5, A, C, R, F, and G lines.
Greenpoint
Wednesdays
861 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Convenient for Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Queens via the G and L lines, and through Court Square.
Online
All Weekdays
Anywhere in New York State.
I am licensed in New York only, and I am out of network, providing superbills for reimbursement. Fees and insurance questions are answered on the FAQ page.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Working With Me
What does LMHC mean?
Licensed Mental Health Counselor: a New York State license to practice psychotherapy, granted after a master’s degree in counseling, supervised clinical hours and a state exam. I hold an MSEd in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College.
Do you see clients online?
Yes, for anyone located in New York State. Online sessions are available on all weekdays; Thursdays and Fridays are online only. I am licensed in New York only.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. It is a short call to hear what is bringing you here and for you to get a sense of how I work. No preparation needed, and no obligation. If I am not the right fit, I will say so and point you somewhere better.
Next step
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule a free, 15-minute consultation to see what it would be like to work together.
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