- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Substance addictions
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, substance addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Lydia has worked with people who have developmental disabilities and with those managing chronic pain, illness, or disability. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, concerns related to narcissism, and issues specifically affecting women. She explains things plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
In sessions Lydia talks through immediate problems and builds plans for manageable change. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce unwanted reactions, handle frustration at work or home, and cope with past hurts. The emphasis is on what people can do differently in daily life.
Her approach is collaborative. She listens to what has and hasn’t helped before, and then suggests concrete strategies to test out. Sessions include straightforward discussion and skill practice rather than long explanations about theory.
Clients who choose Lydia start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. She uses a subscription model for scheduling and billing, which can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Two common evidence-based approaches Lydia relies on are practical skill training and structured problem-solving. Practical skill training involves learning and practicing specific techniques to manage reactions like anger or anxiety, and it helps people use those skills when frustration arises. Structured problem-solving breaks down stressful situations into steps, helping clients identify manageable actions and test what works.A second helpful approach is trauma-informed care using pacing and stabilization techniques. This focuses on building safety with short, manageable steps, improving tolerance for difficult memories, and reducing reactivity over time. It is intended to support people who have experienced abuse or intense stress without pushing beyond what they can handle.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Lydia works collaboratively to figure out which techniques fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She starts with what the client says has worked before and adjusts plans based on real-world results.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow short check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need for travel. Discuss practical scheduling and format questions when you complete the matching questionnaire and arrange your first appointment.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus issues like chronic pain, communication problems, forgiveness, narcissism, and women's issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on plain, practical steps. Sessions center on problem-solving and skill practice rather than theory.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm logistics and time zones when arranging sessions.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.