Lydia Kehoe , LMHC

Lydia Kehoe is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York who brings seven years of professional experience to her work. She holds an LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and also carries a CASAC II credential, which is a New York State credential for counselors who specialize in substance use and addiction treatment. Lydia combines clinical knowledge with practical skills to support people navigating complex challenges.

Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, and she also works with clients facing chronic pain, illness, or disability. Additional areas of attention include communication difficulties, forgiveness, narcissism-related patterns, and issues specific to women. Lydia has hands-on experience supporting people with developmental disabilities and behavioral concerns, and she applies that background to create treatment plans that address both immediate symptoms and underlying factors.

Lydia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. She personalizes conversations and treatment strategies to reflect each person’s circumstances and goals, and she supports clients through the often difficult first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Licensed professionals often use focused, evidence-based techniques to address specific concerns. Lydia applies skills-based strategies to manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depressive symptoms - teaching practical tools for emotion regulation, behavioral activation, and coping with daily pressures. She also uses structured approaches for substance use and addiction-related concerns, emphasizing relapse prevention, motivation, and stepwise behavior change. Additionally, Lydia offers trauma-informed support for people processing abuse or traumatic events, helping them build safety, process painful experiences, and strengthen resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lydia works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting methods over time so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy makes these approaches more accessible by offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for greater scheduling flexibility, consistent follow-up between sessions, and the ability to engage from familiar locations, which can make it easier to sustain progress and integrate skills into daily life.