About Lydia
Lydia Kehoe is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and depression. She brings a practical, down-to-earth approach and focuses on clear steps people can use day to day. Lydia frames work around each person's needs and pace to make change manageable.
She draws on seven years of clinical experience to shape conversations and plans that fit how people live.
Background and approach
Sessions are goal-oriented and aim to break problems into small, solvable parts. Lydia listens for strengths and builds on what already works in a person's life. Her practice also includes attention to chronic pain, illness, and disability, and she helps clients navigate communication problems and issues around forgiveness.
Lydia addresses patterns related to narcissism and supports people exploring women’s issues. She adapts language and tools so they are clear and practical. Lydia believes the first step toward a happier life takes courage, and she stays steady and respectful through that process.
She works collaboratively to set realistic goals and check progress along the way. Her style is warm, direct, and focused on usable strategies. People who choose her can expect conversations that balance empathy with concrete suggestions.
Lydia will build a plan with each person, revising it as needs change. Over time the work aims to reduce distress and increase the skills needed to handle future challenges.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care
Two commonly used evidence-based techniques are goal-focused behavioral work and trauma-informed conversation. Goal-focused behavioral work breaks down large problems into specific actions and routines, helping people change habits related to anxiety, anger, or substance use. Trauma-informed conversation centers on safety and pacing, helping people process difficult experiences at a pace they can tolerate and reducing reactivity over time.Another useful approach is skills training for coping and communication. This teaches concrete tools for managing stress, handling triggers, and improving how someone expresses needs. These skills can be practiced between sessions and adjusted to fit daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Lydia will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current situation. That collaboration helps shape a plan and allows methods to change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions that rely on visual cues. Phone sessions can be an easier option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or people who prefer typing. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Anger management
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Narcissism
- Women's issues
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English