Therapist in New Hyde Park, New York Chi-Kit Ho, Therapist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 15-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Chi-Kit Ho, MSW, LCSW
Kit Ho, LCSW, has been providing expert therapy services to both adolescents and adults dealing with a range of mental health issues for over two decades. His work focuses on helping clients manage conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Kit’s approach is tailored to address the specific needs of each client, offering individual and family therapy to foster healing and growth. Kit’s particular passion lies in trauma-focused therapy. He employs a variety of advanced techniques, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and bio-feedback, to help clients overcome the effects of acute and complex trauma. Kit’s trauma-focused work is designed to help clients process and integrate their experiences, paving the way for recovery and resilience. In addition to his trauma-focused work, Kit is experienced in addressing issues related to school avoidance, midlife and later life transitions, and grief. His comprehensive approach ensures that clients receive the support they need to navigate significant life changes and emotional challenges effectively. Outside of his professional life, Kit enjoys swimming, gardening, and watching TV dramas. He also has a penchant for listening to ghost stories and embarking on road trips with his family, which adds a personal touch to his balanced life. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, Kit is well-equipped to serve a diverse population in New York, including military veterans, first responders, and individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Depression/feeling down
- Eating issues: binging
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- First responder stress
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Fidelis
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Languages
- Cantonese
- English
- Mandarin
Education
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The University of Alabama
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Chi-Kit Ho. You can also call 332-245-3191 to have someone assist you.
Chi-Kit Ho generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 332-245-3191 to find out Chi-Kit Ho's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Chi-Kit Ho:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Fidelis
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 332-245-3191 to see how we can help.
Chi-Kit Ho is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Chi-Kit Ho works at:
Yes, Chi-Kit Ho does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Chi-Kit Ho is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Cantonese
- Mandarin