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Dr. Sung Ho Kim, NY Psychoanalyst 000245
New York
NY Psychoanalyst - Mood and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment-focused work
- English and Korean
About Sung
Dr. Sung Ho Kim is a New York Psychoanalyst with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Korean and he accepts international clients.
He uses a mix of practical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding. The focus is on clear, doable steps rather than abstract theory.
Dr. Kim often addresses problems around attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and blended family issues. He also works with concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and aging-related questions. Conversations aim to surface patterns and then test small changes to improve daily functioning.
For relationship issues he looks at communication patterns and emotional responses so people can try new ways of connecting. For mood and anxiety concerns he uses thought-focused work and behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms and increase effective coping. When trauma or grief are present, he combines stabilizing skills with attention to relational patterns.
Practical progress is tracked in session and adjusted over time. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, proceed through the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
Approach and what to expect from online sessions
Dr. Kim draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday life. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, set concrete goals, and use short exercises to practice between appointments.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take committed action even when difficult feelings are present. ACT techniques emphasize noticing internal experiences without getting stuck in them, useful for anxiety and chronic stress.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will review goals and preferences with each person and suggest approaches that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted over time as needs change.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not feasible. Talk with him about practical needs like session length, camera use, and scheduling so sessions work with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Korean
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related areas like attachment and caregiver stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses structured, practical approaches such as CBT and ACT alongside attachment-focused and client-centered work to test small changes in thinking and behavior.
What is his background and experience?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working in New York as a psychoanalyst and drawing on multiple therapeutic approaches.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a NY Psychoanalyst (NY Psychoanalyst 000245) and practices from New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.