- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Career guidance
About Richard
Dr. Richard Sheehy is a New York psychologist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He creates a calm space where clients can talk about worries and figure out practical steps forward. His approach is straightforward and supportive for people who want clearer thinking and better coping skills.
Before moving into direct therapy work, he spent many years in human resources and teaching. That background shaped his interest in motivation, communication, and workplace stress. He draws on that experience when helping clients set goals and try new behaviors.
In sessions he emphasizes listening and collaboration. He uses conversational methods that help clients reflect on patterns and try small changes. He also incorporates approaches that focus on feelings, relationships, and practical problem solving depending on the concern.
His clinical focus includes depression, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and relationship issues, along with related topics like abandonment, attachment, and isolation. He also supports people exploring life purpose and career questions.
Dr. Sheehy holds the credential NY Psychologist 018144 and has five years of direct therapy experience. He practices in New York and works in English. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How these approaches guide online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how close relationships shape feelings and behavior. It looks at patterns in attachment and helps people notice how those patterns affect current relationships and parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. It is useful for stress, depression, and changing daily routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on emotions in the moment and supports people in naming and shifting intense feelings to improve relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process can include mixing elements from different approaches to address both feelings and practical problems.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also let a person choose a quieter setting or skip commuting on a workday while still working with a licensed professional to address stress, parenting concerns, grief, or mood issues.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, anger, and related mood and life-purpose issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, listening-first style that blends client-centered conversation with practical problem solving and emotion-focused work when useful.
What is his professional background?
He spent many years in human resources and teaching before doing direct therapy work, which informs his focus on motivation, communication, and workplace stress.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is listed as NY Psychologist 018144 and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.