Lydia Kehoe , LMHC

Lydia Kehoe is a New York licensed mental health counselor who brings seven years of professional experience to her work with adults facing a range of challenges. She holds an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - credential in New York, and also carries a CASAC II credential, which denotes specialized training in working with substance use concerns. Lydia has developed experience helping people dealing with developmental disabilities, substance addictions, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, behavioral concerns, and anger management.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each individual’s unique needs and goals. Lydia emphasizes practical support and collaborative planning, helping clients take the difficult first steps toward greater well-being. Recognizing that seeking change requires courage, she offers steady guidance and partnership throughout the therapeutic process, with an emphasis on building coping skills, addressing underlying issues, and supporting recovery and resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Many clients benefit from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills, coping, and recovery. For stress and anxiety, Lydia uses skill-building methods that help people identify triggers, learn calming strategies, and develop routines that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. For trauma and abuse, she applies trauma-informed approaches that prioritize safety, emotional regulation, and gradual processing of painful memories to support healing and resilience. For substance-related concerns, her background includes work with addiction that supports recovery through structured guidance, relapse prevention strategies, and support for behavior change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Lydia collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules and for clients living outside traditional service areas. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into life, maintain continuity of care when travel or relocation occurs, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.