Dr. Sung Ho Kim
Integrative New York psychoanalyst offering English and Korean care
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About
Dr. Sung Ho Kim is a New York licensed psychoanalyst (NY Psychoanalyst 000245) with 30 years of clinical practice. He works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. His practice also attends to related areas such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and life-stage transitions.
His approach is integrative, drawing on several evidence-informed methods to tailor work to each person’s needs. He emphasizes careful exploration of relational patterns, emotional experience, and practical coping skills. Sessions are conducted in English and Korean to accommodate bilingual needs and to respect cultural context.
Dr. Kim aims to create a thoughtful space for examining difficult emotions and life changes. He provides assessment and ongoing therapeutic work that reflects the specified specialties and focus areas, assisting people who are navigating loss, interpersonal conflict, identity questions, and complex medical or caregiving situations.
His approach is integrative, drawing on several evidence-informed methods to tailor work to each person’s needs. He emphasizes careful exploration of relational patterns, emotional experience, and practical coping skills. Sessions are conducted in English and Korean to accommodate bilingual needs and to respect cultural context.
Dr. Kim aims to create a thoughtful space for examining difficult emotions and life changes. He provides assessment and ongoing therapeutic work that reflects the specified specialties and focus areas, assisting people who are navigating loss, interpersonal conflict, identity questions, and complex medical or caregiving situations.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Korean
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY Psychoanalyst 000245
- NPI Number: 1750582086
- License: Psychoanalyst (New York)
Remote therapy and approaches
Dr. Kim provides remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. He adapts established therapeutic tools so they can be used in synchronous and asynchronous formats while keeping focus on the issues listed in his specialties and additional focus areas.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and to build practical skills for managing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when overwhelming feelings or relationship conflict arise. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early relational experiences shape current bonds and communication styles, making it useful for work on relationship concerns and attachment issues.
He works collaboratively with each person to select approaches that fit their goals and circumstances. Remote sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and logistical needs.
What is Dr. Kim's professional experience?
He has 30 years of clinical experience as a licensed psychoanalyst.
What credentials does he hold?
His credential is listed as NY Psychoanalyst 000245.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are available in English and Korean.
Where is Dr. Kim based?
He is based in New York.
How can I meet with him remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. He does accept international clients.
What should I expect regarding cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Dr. Kim?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.