Lydia Kehoe , LMHC

Lydia Kehoe is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. She works with concerns that often come alongside chronic pain, illness, or disability and supports people dealing with communication problems, forgiveness, narcissism, and women's issues.

She uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate manner in sessions. Conversations are adapted to each person’s needs so therapy fits practical goals. Lydia emphasizes straightforward dialogue and building workable steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Her approach is collaborative. She asks about what matters most, sets clear short-term goals, and adjusts plans as progress is made. People can expect a mix of talking through problems, learning new skills, and practicing different ways to respond to stress and triggers.

Lydia holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential in New York and brings seven years of clinical experience to her work. That background includes supporting people with substance-related concerns and a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

She aims to meet clients where they are and help them move toward more manageable days. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she focuses on steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on the present and teach concrete skills. One common approach teaches coping and behavioral strategies to manage anxiety and depression by changing unhelpful thoughts and daily habits. This helps with racing thoughts, avoidance, and low mood by giving people tools to try between sessions.

Another approach emphasizes processing difficult events and responses to trauma through paced conversation and grounding skills. It aims to reduce the hold that painful memories and reactions have on daily life, and to build stronger ways to cope with triggers and stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, symptoms, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then try methods that fit each person's needs and preferences. Progress is reviewed and techniques are adjusted as needed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing feedback, and written reflections between appointments.