Dr. Sung Ho Kim, NY Psychoanalyst 000245
Experienced New York psychoanalyst and therapist
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- 30 years experience
- Speaks English and Korean
- Focus on midlife concerns
About Sung
Dr. Sung Ho Kim offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship strain. He combines a thoughtful presence with practical tools so clients can notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions are meant to help someone make clearer choices about work, relationships, and major life shifts. Dr. Kim speaks English and Korean and works from a New York practice.
With 30 years of clinical experience, he draws on several therapeutic approaches to match the needs of each person. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and make values-based choices. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape how he pays attention to relationships and emotional safety in the room.
People come for help with separation and abandonment concerns, coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and shifts that come with aging. He also supports those facing identity questions, body-image issues, and the long-term effects of trauma and abuse. The work often moves between short-term coping skills and deeper reflection on relationship patterns.
Dr. Kim aims for clear, straightforward sessions. He offers a respectful space to talk through difficult memories, practice new communication, and build routines that reduce anxiety. His approach emphasizes collaboration, realistic goals, and steady progress over time.
Appointments and logistics are handled through the site's matching and scheduling process. Prospective clients can use the Start Therapy button to begin the intake questionnaire and arrange a first session according to availability.
With 30 years of clinical experience, he draws on several therapeutic approaches to match the needs of each person. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and make values-based choices. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape how he pays attention to relationships and emotional safety in the room.
People come for help with separation and abandonment concerns, coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and shifts that come with aging. He also supports those facing identity questions, body-image issues, and the long-term effects of trauma and abuse. The work often moves between short-term coping skills and deeper reflection on relationship patterns.
Dr. Kim aims for clear, straightforward sessions. He offers a respectful space to talk through difficult memories, practice new communication, and build routines that reduce anxiety. His approach emphasizes collaboration, realistic goals, and steady progress over time.
Appointments and logistics are handled through the site's matching and scheduling process. Prospective clients can use the Start Therapy button to begin the intake questionnaire and arrange a first session according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Korean
How these approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then move toward actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, midlife transitions, and persistent anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. It often supports concrete steps for daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people develop more secure ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then use techniques from these methods in a collaborative way. Sessions can shift over time from skills practice to deeper relational work as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking, since the therapist's exact online formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support people who are traveling or living abroad, since international clients are accepted. The focus is on making therapy practical and usable in everyday life rather than promising a particular session style.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship strain, plus related areas like abandonment, caregiver stress, and chronic illness challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions mix practical skills and reflective conversation. He aims to help people change thinking patterns and improve relationship habits while honoring personal stories.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience working with a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as NY Psychoanalyst 000245 and his practice is located in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.