About Richard
Dr. Richard Sheehy uses a blend of approaches that put the relationship with each person first. He is a NY Psychologist (New York psychologist license 018144) and brings five years of direct clinical work to the therapy room.
He focuses on practical steps for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions. He keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what patterns repeat, and small experiments to try between visits.
How Richard works
He adapts methods from attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotionally-focused ideas to fit each person's needs. Many people come with worries about relationships, parenting, grief, or workplace strain. He also addresses issues such as self-esteem, shame, abandonment, and loneliness.
For those facing mood disorders or bipolar challenges he helps structure coping strategies and daily routines that reduce overwhelm. His background includes long experience in human resources and teaching before moving into clinical practice. That history shapes a practical, coaching-minded style that aims to build skills as well as understanding.
Sessions tend to combine problem-solving, emotion work, and goal-focused planning. People who prefer clear steps and a supportive but direct approach often find this helpful. Dr.
Sheehy works in English and conducts sessions from New York. He frames therapy as a partnership where small changes can lead to clearer choices and steadier moods.
Richard lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Richard works with
The areas below are the ones Richard selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | NY Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Using attachment and cognitive tools in online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current needs and reactions. Online sessions can gently explore those patterns, helping people notice triggers and try new ways of interacting. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises and experiments that are easy to track between sessions. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong feelings so they change how they relate to themselves and others.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's situation, and adjust plans together based on what helps most. This collaborative stance means techniques are tailored rather than applied the same way to everyone.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues while phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and texting can work for brief check-ins, written reflections, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions.
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