Ace  Oh
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Ace Oh

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Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, MHC-LP Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New York Accepting Online

I offer sliding scale pricing and accept Columbia student insurance! I also help clients file reimbursement claims for out-of-network insurance benefits. Feel free to ask how it works!

Updated September 29, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Trauma
  • Sexual harassment & assault
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Perfectionism
  • Mood disorders
  • Borderline personality disorder

Professional statement

Ace Oh is an associate psychotherapist serving individuals located in New York. Her practice focuses on in-depth experiential processing of overwhelming emotions and relational dynamics in a way that facilitates corrective experiences and fosters positive shifts in the brain. Ace's goal is to tangibly improve the emotional and psychological quality of your life.

Ace received her BA in psychology at UCLA, and her MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University with NYU Steinhardt Departmental Awards for Outstanding Clinical Service. She currently works as a clinician in Manhattan helping clients create sustainable change through a collaborative solutions-focused lens. Previously, Ace worked at the Crime Victims Treatment Center in Manhattan training extensively in trauma/PTSD, sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, and abusive family relationships. Ace prioritizes serving the full spectrum of complex-PTSD including racial trauma, religious trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, abusive friendships, neglect, manipulation, and abandonment. She also has rich experience in working with adult children of parents or caretakers with strong traits of narcissism, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, addiction, and emotion dysregulation.


Message to clients

Few things are harder than struggling alone. You might be holding onto pain from your family, friends, or past relationships. Or it could feel like you're stuck inside a traumatic event that shapes your life. It might feel like no one seems to understand how deeply sad, angry, or helpless you feel. But you're not alone. Healing from trauma is not just a concept; it is an attainable reality.

It would be an honor to be invited on your journey towards healing, reparation and building a life worth living. I believe the goal of therapy is not just to stop the suffering, but to create a sustained life of thriving and joy. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space for your story, feelings, and thoughts, and prioritize building a relationship of trust where everything can be discussed and examined. As a trauma-specializing therapist, I commit to transparency, authenticity, and a consent-centered pace throughout our work together, while honoring your unique individual experience.

I look forward to building a relationship of safety and empowerment with you. My approach has been described as genuine, nonjudgmental, nurturing and warm. Finding the right fit with a therapist is an important first step for therapy. I invite you to share any concerns and feel empowered to ask questions. Contact me for a free consultation to see if we are a good fit!

LGBTQIA+, Queer, Sex worker Affirming


Specialties

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Sexual harassment & assault - Caring support along the pathway to safety, wellbeing, and healing for survivors of sexual abuse and assault

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood

Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $175 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $75 - $175

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note


Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am - 8pm
  • Tue 8am - 8pm
  • Wed 8am - 8pm
  • Thu 8am - 8pm
  • Fri 8am - 8pm
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, Psychotherapist, 2023 - Present
Crime Victims Treatment Center, Advanced Clinical Resident, DBT & Sexual Assault Group Therapist, 2022 - 2023
NYU Metropolitan Center 1199 Work Force, Graduate Clinical Intern, Group Therapist, 2022 - 2022
Rutgers University , Psychology Research Assistant, 2022 - 2022
Mission Center (Thailand), Volunteer Creative Arts & Crisis Counselor, 2019 - 2021
Advanced Medical Reviews, Clinical Psychology Medical Review Coordinator , 2017 - 2018
UCLA Psychology Research Lab, Psychology Research Assistant, 2016 - 2017

New York University, MA (Master of Arts) in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, 2023
New York University, Outstanding Clinical Service Departmental Awards, 2023
New York State Department of Health, Rape Crisis & Domestic Violence Advocate Counselor Certification, 2022
Harvard University, Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice Certificate, 2021
University of California, Los Angeles, BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Psychology, 2017
QPR, Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Certification, 2017


Licensure

New York: P123782

Supervisor: Hala Alyan (PhD 021235-01)


Languages

English

Korean

Thai


Therapy Groups

Ace  Oh
Survivors of Sexual Assault Group

This group is for female-identified survivors of sexual-assault to help process and move through their trauma in a safe community of others with similar experiences.

Ace  Oh
BIPOC Children of Immigrants Group

This group is a healing and transformative space to discuss, share, and process your experience as a BIPOC, bicultural/multicultural individual with topics including perfectionism, people-pleasing, family dynamics, responsibility fatigue, and more.