- 30 years experience
- Speaks English and Korean
- Focus on relationships
About Sung
Dr. Sung Ho Kim helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. He offers steady, patient support for those feeling overwhelmed or stuck. He speaks English and Korean and brings 30 years of experience as a NY Psychoanalyst (New York Psychoanalyst 000245).
He focuses on practical change alongside understanding. Sessions often involve talking through patterns in relationships, clarifying values, and learning small skills to manage intense feelings. He aims to make difficult topics easier to face, one step at a time.
Clients may bring issues such as attachment wounds, adoption or foster care history, caregiving strain, chronic illness, body image concerns, or career and life transitions. The work can include looking at how early experiences shape current relationships and daily choices. Dr. Kim adapts his approach to the problem at hand rather than using one fixed method.
He blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs, including acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based work, cognitive behavior techniques, and client-centered conversation. This means sessions can combine symptom-focused tools with deeper exploration of personal meaning.
People who choose him tend to want both practical skills and a thoughtful listener who respects cultural background. If scheduling or session format matters, readers should confirm current options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life-direction concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and aims to shift how people connect and respond in important relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that suit the client’s goals and preferences. That may mean trying practical skill work at first, then moving into deeper attachment-focused discussion if that better fits the person’s needs.
For practical details, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also let clients choose sessions that match their energy level, such as a focused skills visit or a longer conversation on a tougher topic. Licensed professionals tailor session length and focus to help people make steady progress.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns, plus related issues like attachment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and body image.
What is his general way of working in sessions?
Sessions mix practical tools and deeper conversation. Expect skill practice for managing feelings alongside exploration of relationship patterns and personal meaning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, emotional pain, and relationship struggles.
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.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.