Dr. Sung Ho Kim, NY Psychoanalyst 000245

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Client-Centered methods

About Sung

Dr. Sung Ho Kim is a New York psychoanalyst with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Korean and international clients are accepted.

Dr. Kim uses several approaches to help people name and work through difficult emotions. He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and the patterns that show up in close relationships. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods to address thoughts, behavior, and connection with others.

The work typically involves noticing emotional patterns, talking about how they show up in daily life, and practicing new ways of relating to oneself and others. People bring concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and commitment issues.

Over three decades of practice, Dr. Kim has focused on helping people manage co-morbidity and overlapping problems like chronic pain, cancer-related distress, and anxiety alongside depression. His sessions often combine discussion of present challenges with skill-based strategies drawn from CBT and ACT.

Clients who want bicultural or bilingual support can work with him in English or Korean. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the site.

How his approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions and the interaction patterns they create in relationships. It focuses on feelings and attachment needs to clarify what gets repeated in close interactions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical ways to accept uncomfortable thoughts while committing to actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and persistent avoidance.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current attachment patterns and how they influence trust, closeness, and emotional responses. This approach is useful when relationship or attachment issues are central to someone’s distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, current difficulties, and preferences, and then suggest which methods to emphasize. That plan can change as work proceeds and new priorities emerge.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also lets bilingual providers offer care to people in other regions, which is helpful for English and Korean speakers.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

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-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issues ForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy 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 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 Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English, Korean

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

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

What is his therapeutic style?

He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, attachment-based, and client-centered approaches to address emotions, thoughts, and relationship patterns.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 30 years of clinical experience as a practicing psychoanalyst in New York.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is listed as NY Psychoanalyst 000245 and practices in New York.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Korean, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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