Key details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 015339
- NPI1033817507
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Addictions support
About Lydia
Lydia Kehoe is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
She has worked with people who have developmental disabilities and those facing substance-related problems. Lydia also helps people manage chronic pain, illness, and disability when these intersect with mood and stress. Communication problems, forgiveness, narcissism-related concerns, and women’s issues are additional areas she addresses.
Her approach is straightforward. She focuses on clear discussion and practical steps. Conversations in session aim to identify patterns, spot triggers, and test small changes that make daily life less reactive. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques matched to each person’s situation.
Lydia emphasizes working together to set goals and try approaches that fit the person’s life. She adjusts how sessions proceed based on what helps most, whether that is pacing work more slowly or focusing on skills to manage strong feelings. The emphasis is on building skills that can be used between sessions.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Many of the techniques Lydia uses come from established, evidence-based approaches. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying behavior changes to reduce reactivity and improve mood. These methods are often used for anxiety, stress, anger, and depressive symptoms.Skills-based approaches teach practical tools for managing strong feelings and cravings. This can include breathing and grounding exercises, pacing exercises, and short behavior experiments to test what helps in everyday situations. These techniques are useful when anger or stress shows up at work or at home.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lydia collaborates with each person to decide what techniques to try based on their goals and preferences. She will adjust the plan as needed, so sessions remain focused on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use online work to maintain continuity of care and to try practical strategies in the context of everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related concerns like chronic pain and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses plain, practical conversations and evidence-based techniques aimed at identifying triggers and testing small behavioral changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.