Jessica Hong, LCSW, Director of Operations, Clinical Director, SEP
Jess Hong (she/her) is a Korean-American Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP). She practices with the intention that all beings have profound innate capacity to expand connection with their lived experiences, leading to shifts that allow one to gain deep insight into their own embodied resilience and vitality. Jess strongly believes the importance of meeting all with dignity and respect, honoring the whole person -including the identities, relationships, communities and environments that shape their lives. Her therapeutic approach centers on collaboration and is grounded in anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles.Jess strives to create a space where the complexity of power, privilege, and positionality are examined both in her clinical process and at MPG.
Her practice integrates various modalities that are trauma-informed, psychodynamic, developmental, relational, attachment, and somatic based. Jess specializes in relational, developmental, attachment, and sexual trauma. She also supports clients experiencing complex and acute trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, work stress and burnout, attachment concerns, and life transitions.
As Clinical Director, Jess provides clinical leadership for MPG, supporting psychotherapist development while maintaining the quality and integrity of care provided to clients. As Operations Director, she oversees practice operations, workflow, and organizational systems to ensure a positive experience for both clients and staff.
With well over a decade of experience in New York City community mental health and private group practice, Jess has worked with infants, children, adolescents, adults, and families with diverse, intersecting identities, and complex mental health needs. In addition to her clinical practice, she is seasoned in clinical supervision, consultation, group facilitation, and mental health program development and management. Jess has also developed and presented at local, national, and international trainings and conferences.
Jess currently does not have any client availability at this time.
Jess is currently only offering Somatic Experiencing® Personal Sessions at the Beginning level for BIPOC and low-cost needs students.
