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Mary (Peggy) Keating

LISW

Mary (Peggy) Keating , LISW

Therapist in Ohio

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About Mary

Mary (Peggy) Keating is an experienced, empathetic therapist who partners with people to address the problems that interfere with living a fulfilling life. She works with issues related to identity and LGBTQI concerns, mood and relationship struggles, anxiety and grief, aging and family dynamics, and both past and present trauma. Her approach combines gentleness and support with practical challenge when needed, helping clients identify patterns that hold them back and take steps to move forward.

Keating listens for the specific ways life circumstances and relationships shape a person’s experience, then adapts interventions to fit each individual’s needs. While she maintains a compassionate stance, she also encourages accountability and growth, offering straightforward observations to help clients get unstuck and make meaningful changes. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, indicating advanced training in social work practice and clinical care.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them. It is often used for issues like anxiety, mood concerns, and stress by teaching skills to manage reactions and build healthier habits.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a structured approach that helps people process disturbing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is commonly used for trauma-related symptoms and for clients who find that past events continue to interfere with daily life.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and sensations, which can support coping with anxiety, grief, and ongoing life stressors. It helps people develop steadier attention and a kinder relationship with themselves.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and circumstances, then recommend or combine methods that fit best.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into daily life, maintain continuity, and access licensed professionals from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Mary (Peggy) Keating have?

Mary (Peggy) Keating has 40 years of experience.

Is Mary (Peggy) Keating a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details: OH LISW I.0600020-SUPV.

In which languages does Mary (Peggy) Keating provide therapy?

Mary (Peggy) Keating provides therapy in English.

Where is Mary (Peggy) Keating located?

Mary (Peggy) Keating is located in Ohio.

How can I work with Mary (Peggy) Keating as my therapist?

You can work with Mary (Peggy) Keating through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Mary (Peggy) Keating work with international clients?

Mary (Peggy) Keating does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mary (Peggy) Keating cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

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