Dr. Richard Sheehy, NY Psychologist
New York · 5 years in practice
Dr. Richard Sheehy is a New York psychologist who uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.
License and registration
- Psychologist, New York
- 018144 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1962237735 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Richard
Dr. Richard Sheehy is a New York psychologist who uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes.
He aims to create an open space where people can speak frankly about their feelings and goals. Before focusing on clinical work, he spent over two decades in human resources and teaching. That background shapes his practical, down-to-earth style and attention to how life, work, and relationships interact.
Background and approach
He has five years of direct therapy experience working with common concerns like mood shifts and anger. In sessions he makes space for emotional honesty. He listens for patterns in how people relate and respond to stress.
Together with clients he identifies small, doable steps to change unhelpful thoughts and routines. He also addresses attachment-related issues such as abandonment, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or shame. He brings coaching elements when clients want help with career decisions or finding life purpose.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative process that blends exploring emotions, practicing new skills, and setting concrete goals. He works by phone, video, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
Approaches Richard names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion and Attachment Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions to change how people relate to themselves and others. It helps when patterns of feeling and reaction keep showing up in stress, relationship worries, or low mood.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and ongoing patterns of connection and security. It can help people understand feelings of abandonment, loneliness, and communication problems by tracing how past experiences shape current responses.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client's lead. This approach can help people build self-esteem, clarify goals, and feel heard while trying new ways of coping.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean blending emotional processing, skill practice, and coaching to reach practical aims.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and usable tools.
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Questions people ask
What problems does this therapist help address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and anger. Additional focus areas include relationship and attachment issues, grief, parenting concerns, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. Sessions combine emotional exploration with practical skill building and goal setting.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has five years of direct clinical therapy experience plus over 25 years in human resources and teaching. That mix informs a practical, workplace-aware perspective in sessions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a New York psychologist licensed as NY Psychologist 018144 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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