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Dr. Sung Ho Kim

Dr. Sung Ho Kim, NY Psychoanalyst 000245

Therapist · New York · 30+ years of experience

Experienced New York psychoanalyst for adults

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At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
NY Psychoanalyst 000245
Languages
English, Korean
License (New York)
Psychoanalyst · No. 000245
NPI
1750582086

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  • 30 years experience
  • English and Korean
  • Aging and geriatric issues

About Sung

Dr. Sung Ho Kim helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. He is a New York psychoanalyst with 30 years of clinical experience. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

He blends several approaches rather than relying on a single method. In sessions he often focuses on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating and on building practical ways to cope. Conversations may cover loss, trauma recovery, communication struggles, life purpose, or long-term mood concerns.

Dr. Kim pays attention to cultural background and personal history. He works with people who have experiences related to adoption and foster care, abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues among other concerns. He also supports people dealing with attachment struggles, body image, and commitment questions.

His style is collaborative and respectful. He listens for the story behind symptoms and helps people try new behaviors between sessions. Over time the goal is clearer self-understanding and more reliable ways to manage difficult feelings.

Sessions are offered in English and Korean and Dr. Kim accepts international clients. His credential is NY Psychoanalyst 000245, which indicates his registration in New York. To begin, people follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to match and schedule sessions.

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

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape present patterns and helps people try new ways of relating to others and to themselves. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides practical skills to change unhelpful cycles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences. Sometimes one approach is emphasized, and sometimes tools are woven together to match what the person finds most helpful.

Confirm the current online session options before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. It also lets people maintain continuity during life transitions or when they live outside the therapist's city. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, attachment work, and CBT techniques effectively in remote sessions to focus on coping skills, emotion regulation, and improving relationship patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties, plus related issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.

What is the style of therapy like in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and respectful, combining conversation about patterns with practical coping strategies and behavior changes between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 30 years of clinical experience supporting people through mood, trauma, grief, and life transition concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

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 international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Format details were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is pricing handled for therapy?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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