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Dr. Richard Sheehy

Experienced CBT-informed psychologist focused on practical skills

NY Psychologist 018144 New York

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Richard

Dr. Richard Sheehy brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to his work, combining evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-focused stance.

Background and approach

He emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, mood disturbances, and life transitions. His approach is grounded in collaboration, helping clients set achievable goals and testing new ways of coping that fit their daily lives.

With five years of direct clinical practice and a longer background in human resources and teaching, Dr. Sheehy blends practical problem-solving with an understanding of workplace and interpersonal dynamics.

He supports people facing depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, identity and LGBT-related issues, parenting and career questions, as well as challenges such as anger, bipolar mood concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. Dr.

Sheehy holds licensure as a psychologist in New York (NY Psychologist 018144) and conducts his practice in English from his New York location. He invites clients to take the first step toward more satisfying daily life and works to create an open environment for exploring thoughts and feelings.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Sheehy commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete coping skills and behavioral experiments. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to explore relational patterns and emotional needs, helping clients understand how early and current relationships shape reactions and communication.

Choosing the right method is collaborative rather than predetermined. The therapist will work with each person to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies, adjusting the approach over time so it fits the client’s priorities and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for engaging in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work and family obligations, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to guide skill-building, process emotions, and track progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders including bipolar, self-esteem, anger, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting, career concerns, and LGBT-related matters.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He integrates cognitive behavioral methods with client-centered and attachment-informed perspectives to create a collaborative, skills-oriented process focused on practical change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of direct therapy experience alongside a longer career in human resources and teaching, which informs his practical, workplace-aware approach.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a New York licensed psychologist with the credential NY Psychologist 018144 and practices from New York.
Does he work with clients in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English