- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and grief
- ACT and CBT methods
About Sung
Dr. Sung Ho Kim is a New York Psychoanalyst with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He speaks English and Korean and accepts international clients.
He focuses on common early-adulthood pressures like feeling behind, relationship conflict, and the stress of jobs or school. Sessions are a place to talk through how these pressures show up in daily life. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and practice different ways to respond.
His methods draw from several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That mix lets him use practical tools as well as deeper exploration of relationships and emotional history.
Over three decades he has worked with a wide range of concerns related to abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and blended family challenges. He also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, aging, and commitment and codependency patterns.
People meet him to get clearer about what matters to them, build coping skills, and reduce relentless worry or low mood. To start a series of sessions, the usual next step is to select the online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It focuses on identifying values and taking actions that matter, which can help with anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns. It aims to improve how people relate to others and to understand emotional responses that come from early bonds.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, habits, and preferences and together decide which methods fit best. That makes sessions a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
The practical benefits of doing work online include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Online options can make it easier to check in during a break, use shorter sessions when needed, or avoid video if bandwidth is limited. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking by using the online therapy options button and completing the short matching questionnaire. Appointments are scheduled after that step and follow the therapist's stated procedures.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Korean
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with that relate to early adulthood?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and trauma that often affect adults in their late teens to thirties.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines practical techniques and relational exploration, using methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment work, and client-centered approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as NY Psychoanalyst 000245 and practices out of New York.
Can I see him in English or Korean?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the online therapy options button and completing the short matching questionnaire.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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