- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- CBT and coaching
About Richard
Dr. Richard Sheehy is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 018144) with five years of direct clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and motivation struggles. He also addresses relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar issues, and parenting challenges.
Before moving into direct therapy, he spent over two decades in human resources and teaching. That background informs his practical approach to common life problems. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep clients stuck and finding small changes that feel doable.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods to look at how feelings and relationship patterns shape daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are also part of his toolkit when the client wants more structured skills or decision work.
In sessions he listens for the emotional experiences behind problems like shame, abandonment fears, or isolation. He helps people name those feelings and try new ways of responding to them. Work can include improving communication and addressing long-standing attachment issues.
Dr. Sheehy practices in New York and conducts therapy in English. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming core emotions and the ways they shape relationships. It can help people notice patterns of interaction and try new emotional responses in the moment. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relationship patterns that influence trust, closeness, and fear of abandonment. It aims to clarify those patterns so clients can make different choices in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client’s pace. The therapist follows the client’s priorities and helps them set goals that feel achievable. Finding the right approach is often part of early sessions. Dr. Sheehy works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single model. That collaborative process helps shape whether sessions focus on feelings, skill-building, or decision work. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, attend during a break at work, avoid travel time, or meet when bandwidth is limited by using audio-only. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises so they work over distance and fit into everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, and motivation issues. He also helps with relationship and family matters, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar conditions, and parenting challenges.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
He lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as a primary approach and also uses attachment-based and client-centered methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are used when clients want skills or decision-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of direct therapy experience. Before that, he worked for over 25 years in human resources and teaching.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed as NY Psychologist 018144 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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