Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Lydia works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lydia
Lydia Kehoe is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, and depression. She works with clients who are dealing with chronic pain or illness, communication problems, issues around forgiveness, narcissistic dynamics, and women's concerns. Lydia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in each conversation.
Lydia adapts the pace and focus of sessions to match each person's needs. She listens first, then builds a plan that feels practical and doable.
Background and approach
That plan can include strategies for handling intense emotions, reducing conflict, or coping with loss and pain. Sessions are user-focused and straightforward. Lydia talks through problems, practices new skills in session, and suggests small exercises to try between meetings.
She aims for clear steps that can fit into a busy life. With seven years of clinical experience, Lydia brings steady experience to common and complex concerns. Her LMHC credential is from New York, and she offers work with clients who live elsewhere as well.
She conducts sessions in English. Starting therapy is described as an act of courage, and Lydia positions herself as a supportive guide. People who connect with her usually want practical tools, emotional relief, and improved communication.
She works to make each step toward change feel manageable and supported.
What Lydia works with
Everything Lydia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lydia's practice.
Therapeutic Techniques and Online Care for Anger and Stress
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques used in practice focus on clear, skill-based work. One common approach teaches emotion regulation skills and grounding techniques to help reduce intense anger or anxiety in the moment. These tools are practical steps people can use when feeling overwhelmed or on the verge of an outburst.Another helpful approach emphasizes behavioral skills and relapse prevention for people managing addictions. This involves identifying triggers, building alternative responses, and practicing routines that support long-term goals. It also often includes communication exercises to reduce conflict and improve daily interactions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose strategies and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video sessions are useful for deeper conversations and role-play work. Phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit during a break at work. Chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between meetings and to get brief support without scheduling a full session. These options help people fit therapy into real life while working toward calmer reactions and better coping skills.
Questions people ask about Lydia
What concerns does Lydia help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include chronic pain and illness, communication problems, forgiveness, narcissism, and women's issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is direct and practical. Lydia listens carefully, helps set attainable goals, and suggests concrete skills to practice between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has seven years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience includes work with people facing addictions, developmental challenges, and emotional regulation issues.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC, in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts clients who live outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for different rhythms and levels of interaction.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you to the scheduling flow used by the service.