Jenny Jinhee Lee, LCAT, ATR-BC
Jenny Jinhee Lee is a New York City-based artist and licensed Creative Arts Therapist with a foundation in art therapy, counseling, psychology, and fine arts. With a multidisciplinary background and a passion for creative expression, she integrates her artistic practice with therapeutic modalities to support clients in their journey toward healing and personal growth.
As an artist, Jenny draws inspiration from internal states, capturing the moods and energies of people, objects, and places. Her work spans a wide range of media—including acrylic paint, watercolor, charcoal, oil pastel, ink, clay, plaster, wire, and even duct tape—with her recent focus centered on expressionist painting. Jenny’s artwork has been exhibited internationally in collaborative shows across New York, Italy, and South Korea. Her evolving artistic journey continues to inform her therapeutic work, offering clients a deepened understanding of the creative process as a tool for transformation.
In her clinical practice, Jenny supports individuals in reaching life goals and navigating personal challenges through creative self-expression. She offers a client-centered, goal-oriented approach in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Her mission is to help clients connect with their inner experiences and move toward a more authentic, actualized self.
Jenny incorporates a range of evidence-based modalities within individualized treatment plans, including:
* Art Therapy
* Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
* Motivational Interviewing (MI)
* Internal Family Systems (IFS)
She works with individuals, couples, and families, with specialized experience in:
* Depression and anxiety
* Bereavement and grief
* LGBTQIA+ support
* Self-esteem and identity development
* Multicultural issues and adjustment
* Interpersonal and relationship challenges
* Women’s issues
* Children of immigrant families
* Anger management
* Career and life transitions
Jenny’s integrative approach allows clients to engage with therapy both verbally and creatively, offering a holistic path toward insight, resilience, and healing.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
NEW YORK STATE LICENSED
Creative Arts Therapist
(LCAT: 002252)
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Registered Art Therapist - Board Certified
(ATR-BC: 18-342)
EDUCATION
M.A. CLINICAL ART THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Long Island University: Old Brookville, New York
B.A. PSYCHOLOGY
MINOR STUDIO ART
University at Buffalo: Amherst, New York
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
Long Island University (Case Study: Immigrant Adolescents and Ethnic Identity Development): Jenny’s academic research has focused on issues regarding identity, multiculturalism, adjustment, adolescents, the sense of belonging, and self-esteem.
Thank you!
OFFICE * 119 W57TH ST, STE 1100, NEW YORK, NY 10019
PHONE * (347) 709-7051
EMAIL * jjleetherapy@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM * BLANKCANVAS.THERAPY