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Dr. Richard Sheehy, NY Psychologist 018144
New York
New York psychologist - anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Attachment issues
- Motivation work
About Richard
Dr. Richard Sheehy is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 018144) with five years of direct therapy experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, motivation and confidence concerns. He also lists work around relationship and family matters, grief, trauma and mood disorders.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify unhelpful thoughts and habitual reactions. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Dr. Sheehy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thought patterns and behavior, and on attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas when relationships and trust are central. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques are also part of his approach.
In sessions he listens for recurring patterns such as abandonment worries, communication breakdowns, or isolation. He helps people break those cycles with concrete actions and short experiments. The emphasis is on small, repeatable changes rather than long lists of theory.
People often bring career stress, parenting strain, issues related to LGBT identity, or feelings of guilt and shame. He works through these concerns by clarifying goals and checking progress in each meeting. Billing and scheduling follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Dr. Sheehy practices from New York and conducts therapy in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Sheehy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a practical way online, focusing on noticing thoughts, testing small behavioral changes, and setting concrete homework between sessions. He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to map relationship patterns and Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements to name and respond to strong feelings during conversations. These approaches can help with anxiety, mood concerns, relationship patterns and motivation struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust tactics based on what is helpful. That collaborative planning happens early and is revisited as progress is checked session to session.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when that suits the person. Some formats require less bandwidth or camera use, which can help on a busy day. Ask about the available session formats when scheduling so arrangements match daily routines and practical needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem and motivation concerns, plus relationship and family issues, trauma, grief and mood disorders.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and then tests small changes in day-to-day life to see what helps.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of direct therapy experience and prior work in human resources and teaching.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a New York psychologist licensed as NY Psychologist 018144 and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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