- 30 years experience
- English and Korean
- Grief and trauma focus
About Sung
Dr. Sung Ho Kim offers direct, steady support for people facing grief, anxiety, depression, and stress. He meets people where they are and helps them name what feels most urgent. His style is calm and practical, with a focus on real steps clients can try between sessions.
He brings 30 years of clinical experience as a NY Psychoanalyst (New York Psychoanalyst 000245). Over that time he has helped people work through trauma, relationship difficulties, and the hard feelings that follow loss and major life changes. He pays attention to cultural background and personal history when shaping care.
In sessions he uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. Expect conversations that explore patterns in relationships, while also learning concrete skills to manage mood and stress. He balances short-term tools with deeper reflection about long-standing issues.
Dr. Kim often addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and challenges tied to adoption or aging. He also supports people dealing with body image, commitment worries, and co-morbid conditions. These areas are woven into therapy at a pace set by each person.
Sessions are available in English and Korean, and he accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
He brings 30 years of clinical experience as a NY Psychoanalyst (New York Psychoanalyst 000245). Over that time he has helped people work through trauma, relationship difficulties, and the hard feelings that follow loss and major life changes. He pays attention to cultural background and personal history when shaping care.
In sessions he uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. Expect conversations that explore patterns in relationships, while also learning concrete skills to manage mood and stress. He balances short-term tools with deeper reflection about long-standing issues.
Dr. Kim often addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and challenges tied to adoption or aging. He also supports people dealing with body image, commitment worries, and co-morbid conditions. These areas are woven into therapy at a pace set by each person.
Sessions are available in English and Korean, and he accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that matter. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with illness or loss. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and helps people change repeating dynamics in relationships. It is often used when abandonment or attachment issues are central concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for managing mood and stress.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then suggest one or a mix of methods. Together they monitor progress and shift strategies if something is not helping.
The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work breaks, travel, or caregiving responsibilities. Some approaches lend themselves to short skills practice between sessions and written exercises that can be reviewed remotely. Discussing logistics early helps shape sessions that match daily routines and technical needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment and abandonment issues.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
The approach is integrative and practical. Sessions mix reflective work on relationship patterns with skill-based techniques to manage mood and stress.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
The profile lists NY Psychoanalyst 000245 and is based in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.