- 30 years experience
- English and Korean
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Sung
Dr. Sung Ho Kim offers care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. He practices in New York and brings 30 years of clinical experience as a NY Psychoanalyst (New York Psychoanalyst 000245). He speaks English and Korean and works with international clients.
He uses a blend of methods to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on making sense of emotional patterns, improving communication, and building coping skills. His work often addresses attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, and struggles tied to chronic illness or caregiving.
Many clients come for help after loss, major life change, or when anxiety gets in the way of daily life. He also supports people facing identity and body image concerns, commitment and codependency questions, and the complex effects of trauma and abuse. Practical strategies are paired with time to reflect on long-standing patterns.
Dr. Kim emphasizes cultural context and personal history when shaping treatment. He aims to create a respectful space where people can talk honestly about fears, goals, and relationships. Together with each person he identifies small, doable steps toward greater emotional balance.
Because he works in multiple approaches, Dr. Kim adapts his work to what the person needs most. That might include skills for managing intense emotions, exercises to shift unhelpful thoughts, or talking through attachment wounds to improve current relationships.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and when someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with practical behavioral changes, which can help with worry, low mood, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and communication, and can help people understand recurring relationship or trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Kim will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend a combination of methods. He treats the choice as collaborative, adjusting the plan as progress and needs evolve.
The therapist's original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins, phone-only conversations when bandwidth is low, or longer video sessions when more connection is helpful. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and exercises to make remote work practical and usable in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Korean
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, as well as related topics like attachment, abandonment, and caregiving strain.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends several approaches into a practical, person-focused style that balances emotional reflection with skill-building for handling distressing feelings.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with people on a broad range of life challenges.
What credentials and city are listed?
He is listed as NY Psychoanalyst 000245 and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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