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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 and empathetic therapist who helps people address the problems that keep them from living their fullest life. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), she brings clinical training and a pragmatic focus to work on identity, mood, relationships, anxiety, grief, aging, family concerns, and both past and present trauma.

She pays close attention to how identity and relationships intersect with emotional wellbeing, including issues related to LGBTQI identity, and she supports clients navigating grief, life transitions, and chronic stress. Her approach balances gentle support with clear, direct guidance when change requires candid feedback and focused action.

Clients who want to move past stuck patterns will find that she combines validation with challenge - offering a steady, compassionate presence while also pointing out unhelpful habits and encouraging practical steps forward. Her style aims to help people reclaim more satisfying and functional daily lives without minimizing the real losses and barriers they face.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary (Peggy) Keating draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma processing is needed - EMDR helps people reprocess distressing memories so they have less emotional intensity and interfere less with daily life. Mindfulness therapy is another part of her work, teaching gentle attention and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly tailor methods to each person, and she will collaborate with clients to determine which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Mary (Peggy) Keating offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from the places where clients live and work, while still receiving structured, evidence-informed care.

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 LISW credential. LISW stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. Her license details are 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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