- 30 years experience
- English and Korean
- New York based
About Sung
Dr. Sung Ho Kim offers steady, experienced support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and trauma. He has 30 years of clinical practice and works to create calm, practical space for people to talk through what feels overwhelming. Sessions are offered in English and Korean and Dr. Kim practices in New York.
In sessions he focuses on understanding each person's story and day-to-day challenges. He listens for patterns in relationships, attachment, and coping that keep problems repeating. Then he helps people try small, practical changes that can ease anxiety, improve communication, and reduce codependent habits.
His approach combines several methods to match the client's needs. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and on acceptance-based work to help people live by their values. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships influence present patterns.
Dr. Kim also uses client-centered skills to make sessions feel respectful and collaborative. For people who struggle with intense emotions, he can bring in techniques from dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills. The aim is to build clearer self-understanding and stronger ways of managing stress.
Over three decades he has worked with a wide range of life issues including adoption and foster care concerns, aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and commitment or abandonment worries. He encourages clients to set realistic goals and practice new responses between sessions.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Dr. Kim uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice hard thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose small actions that match their values. This work is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants concrete steps to move forward.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. That approach is helpful for people who find themselves repeating familiar relationship dynamics or who want to understand why they react strongly in close relationships.
Finding the best approach is a team effort. He will talk with each person about goals and day-to-day struggles, then suggest methods that fit those needs. The plan can shift over time as progress and priorities change.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people access a licensed professional in New York even if they live elsewhere.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Korean
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as codependency and attachment struggles.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions emphasize listening and collaboration, combining practical skill building with deeper exploration of relationship and emotional patterns.
What is Dr. Kims clinical background?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life challenges and relationship dynamics.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is listed as NY Psychoanalyst 000245 and practices in New York.
Can I meet with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Does he work with people outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; confirm details during scheduling to address time zone and logistics.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dr. Kim?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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